NEW: As #Somalia plans for "one person, one vote" elections in the coming year, we look at how federalism is affecting opportunities for political participation in #Galmudug:

The UK government’s decision to merge DFID & the Foreign Office risks failing to address global insecurity, but could be an opportunity to put peacebuilding at the heart of the new department. Our statement with Conciliation Resources, International Alert & Peace Direct:

Before we were shirtless, now we wear a shirt with no buttons’. Is federalism fit for purpose in #Somalia? Read our report on #Galmudug:

NEW: In the first of our blog series on gender and #COVID19, we look at the impacts of government restrictions on women & children in #Somalia, and how our partner Somali Women Development Centre is adapting to provide remote support. Read more: bit.ly/3dIwE34 Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱

It is great please to Center for Policy Analysis in Horn of Africa and other #VoicesofSDG16+ Alumni to participate the virtual meeting of #HLPF2020 focusing on the Localization of SDG16+. #Somaliland was one of the first African States who linked their National Dev. Plan to SDGs. REGISTER 👇

Chairman Faisal and me received today the EU Ambaasador H.E Nicolas Berlanga Nicolas Berlanga at my residence in Hargeisa, and we had a very fruitful discussions with the Ambassador regarding the budget support for elections and increase the development aid to Somaliland.

Last chance to register to see the 2020 #VoicesofSDG16+ Campaign finalists present their videos & discuss their work at our #HLPF2020 side-event TODAY @ 8:30 ET Watch the videos: voicesofsdg16plus.org/videos Register here: voicesofsdg16plus.org/2020-event/

.Center for Policy Analysis in Horn of Africa attended today’s #VoicesofSDG16+ meeting

The Center for Policy Analysis in Horn of Africa report compares the role of women representation in four countries of the horn of Africa (Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Somaliland). Read the full report here👇🏿 shorturl.at/vBQ24

#Ethiopia is the only country in Africa that has a female head of State, and its women are most represented in the Horn. Djibouti has also another role model of women empowering comparing to the other states in the Horn cpahorn.net/wp-content/upl… 👆👆👆read here a full report

Absolutely a honour to finally have met the new face of #Somaliland civil society Ayan H. Hassan of @SONSAFPlatform discussing any issues related to somaliland. It's the first time our civil society umbrella org. is lead by woman. Wishing her very success with all the challenges

THREAD: I read this timely contribution by Center for Policy Analysis in Horn of Africa to the current political discourse of Somaliland: on #women and #minorities participation in #politics. Here are some very valid recommendations by Center for Policy Analysis in Horn of Africa. At the end of the thread, find also the entire report. [1/9]

Good news from Somaliland National Electoral Commission (SLNEC) and the political parties on the announcement of the timeline and process for voter registration for upcoming #Somaliland elections. An important step. Looking forward to seeing details of the broader electoral timeline and roadmap soon.

Are you: ➼ an experienced finance professional? ➼ energetic and self-motivated? Then we need 𝘺𝘰𝘶 to play an important role in our new NIMD #Somaliland office. We're looking for a Finance and Support Officer to join the new team in Hargeisa: nimd.org/vacancy/financ…

Congratulations walal

As we celebrate International Women's Day today, this short video summarizes our efforts over the last two months to promote women's political participation. Thanks to FCDO for supporting this initiative.

This evening, #SONSA hosted a Capacity Enhancement Session for #CSOs Working Group focused on enhancing public oversight of the #Somali Federal Parliament & Executive Budget Offices. #SONSA empowering civil society to play a vital role in parliamentary sessions and committees.

Today, Our partner Puntland Non-State Actors Association (PUNSAA) brought together the Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Finance, journalists, academia, and CSOs to discuss how citizens can shape public budgets in #Puntland. This consultation, shows that true participation means better outcomes for all! #Golekaab