The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank aimed at informing public policy and practice in
#Somalia
Board of Directors of the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Afyare Abdi Elmi, a political scientist and an academic, as the new Executive Director of the institute, effective 1 June, 2021.
@afyare_elmi
Heritage's board chair,
@abdulkareemjama
, and executive director, Dr.
@afyare_elmi
, paid a courtesy visit to former President
@M_Farmaajo
and had an interesting discussion and reflection on the journey of state-building.
The entire Heritage Institute team mourn for our dear friend & former colleague
#AbdallaDahir
(who along his colleague Faisal Ahmed) were among the many innocent killed in yesterday’s heinous terror attack at Dusit2 Hotel in
#Nairobi
; Abdalla was a decent human & a devout Muslim
After a successful Annual Forum for Ideas in
#Djibouti
, HIPS leadership traveled to
#Ethiopia
to update President Mustaf Cagjar on the preliminary outcome of
#AFI2018
. He praised HIPS for fostering a dialogue among Somalis and offered to host one in
#JigJiga
.
#SomaliForum2018
Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, Somalia’s first think tank, turned 8 years today!
We are grateful to the researchers, analysts, fellows, board members, funders, supporters and the leadership who made
@HIPSINSTITUTE
as one of Africa’s top think tanks;
#Happy8thAnniversary
Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Abdirashid Hashi, the director of the institute for the past six years. His last day as the Executive Director will be 28 February 2021. While we are sad to see him leave, we fully understand and respect his desire to move on.
The Board of Directors of the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Mursal Mohamud Saney as the new Executive Director, effective from 1 October 2023.
Following an extensive and comprehensive search both internally and…
Minister
@Godahbarre
: since I become minister of education, I was not able to sleep because of dismal state of Somalia’s education; only 23% school age children go to school; 77% students don’t go to school; 23% that go to school only 34% passed; teachers only 1/3 are qualified
President
@IsmailOguelleh
of
#Djibouti
joins participants of the Annual Forum for Ideas in a family photo after closing the conference. We are immensely grateful for the President's confidence in Heritage Institute for fostering robust dialogue among Somalis
#SomaliForum2018
The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies and City University of Mogadishu will host the inaugural Development Forum under the captivating theme “Reshaping Somalia’s Education for Development.”
This forum aims to capture the progress and identify current gaps and future…
All is set for our Annual Forum for Ideas
#AFI2019
where 170
#Somali
youth, academics business leaders, women, civil society & policymakers from across Horn of Africa & diaspora will congregate in
#Djibouti
;
15–19 December;
Prez
@IsmailOguelleh
hosts AFI every year
#SomaliForum
Our latest policy brief titled "Ethiopia's MoU with Somaliland: A Threat to Somalia's Sovereignty and Regional Stability" examines the MoU signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland—a region within Somalia seeking secession. It delves into Ethiopia’s historical quest for sea access,…
Our "2019 State of Somalia" report is out! It's a comprehensive assessment of the situation in the country, with a focus on politics, security, economy, humanitarian and external actors. Download from 👇🏽
On January 1, 2024, Ethiopia blatantly violated Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Somaliland, the northern region within the Federal Republic of Somalia. This agreement allows Ethiopia to establish a naval base and…
Images of voters forming long lines in Eyl, Puntland to cast their vote on the
#PLGE
... Puntland holds the first of its direct, local elections – in Eyl, Ufeyn and Qardho
#PLELECTIONS
#Eyl
“…this program, Forum for Ideas, offers an interactive platform for Somalia’s policymakers, practitioners, business leaders, civil society, academia and activists.—
@afyare_elmi
, Executive Director, Heritage Institute
All set for tomorrow’s 6th
@HIPSINSTITUTE
Annual Forum for Ideas (
#AFI2022
) …
Over 350 participants — policy makers, civil society, businesspeople and academics are pouring in
#Djibouti
to participate this year’s forum focusing on Climate Change and Conflict in the Horn;
𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄: The Board of Directors of the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Mursal Mohamud Saney as the new Executive Director, effective from 1 October 2023.
Following an extensive and comprehensive…
Dr. Djama Mohamed, the Rector of the Djibouti University and Dr.
@afyare_elmi
, the Executive Director of Heritage Institute signed MOU and explored details on further cooperation between Heritage Institute and University of Djibouti.
We are pleased University of Pennsylvania's
@TTCSP
recognized,
@HIPSINSTITUTE
in its 2018 ranking of Global Think Tank as one of the 'Top Think Tanks in Sub-Saharan
#Africa
', 3rd year in a row
; thanks to our researchers, staff, board, fellows & friends
A
@HIPSINSTITUTE
delegation led by our new Executive Director
@SaneyMursal
, today paid a courtesy visit to H.E.
@IsmailOguelleh
, President of
#Djibouti
and host of our Annual Forum for Ideas (AFI).
The theme for
#AFI2023
is "Fostering a Culture of Peace in the Horn: Advancing…
On Monday our Annual Forum for Ideas —
#AFI2019
will start in
#Djibouti
;
Theme:
Role of Somalis in Peace in the Horn of Africa: Unlocking Human Capital for a Shared Prosperity
Video: Importance of human capital development
#SomaliForum
@stability_fund
The first flight carrying delegates from Mogadishu have safely arrived in Djibouti, 🇩🇯 is proudly hosting the fifth Annual Forum for Ideas.
#HeritageForum
#AFI2021
We are delighted to announce the commencement of the 7th Annual Forum for Ideas, scheduled from December 19th to December 21st, 2023, in
#Djibouti
. This year, our flagship forum will center around the theme of fostering a
#CultureofPeace
in the Horn region. We look forward to…
Our Chair of the Board of Directors, Dr.
@abdulkareemjama
, was a guest on
@AJInsideStory
last night to discuss the diplomatic dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia.
Here's the link to watch the entire episode:
The entire Heritage Institute board, management, staff, fellows & friends are mourning for our friend
@engyarisow
, we ask Allah to give him Jannah; he was with us the day we established
@HIPSINSTITUTE
January 2013 & he joined us whenever we asked him to grace us with his presence
Full house. Annual Forum For Ideas (
#AFI2019
) Participants are in
#Djibouti
. Over 180 prominent political, business and academics leaders from across the Horn and across the world are here to partake this year’s Annual Forum for Ideas whose focus is human capital development l
The leader of Wadani Party hersi Ali Hassan
#Somaliland
says while Somalia believes / does three things solutions of Somalia Somaliland will be difficult
Join us on September 23rd and 24th for our Development Forum on “𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.”Researchers and policymakers will discuss and deliberate this critical issue unlocking the country’s potential through…
We’ve co-organized major panel with
@LeadNOWso
on the role of women in peacemaking and inclusive election. Women are the backbone of our society
#SomaliForum2020
#afi2020
CALL FOR PAPERS: Fostering a Culture of Peace in the Horn: Advancing Conciliation and Social Cohesion among Somalis. The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies is pleased to extend an invitation for paper submissions for its Annual Forum for Ideas (AFI2023). The Annual Forum for…
#Somalia
spends more on its security sector as a percentage of the budget than any other fragile country in the world except Afghanistan, according to a 2017 review by the World Bank. The country has three main security institutions under the command of the FGS.
#Somalia
is facing two broad educational challenges: access and quality. The overwhelming majority of school-aged Somali children do not have access to basic education.
Read our latest report “The Education we Need”
Here... 👉
A participant and an author, Yasin Dahir: my dad was born in Diridhabe, I was born in Mogadishu and my mom was born in Hargaisa and my cousins were born in Djibouti;
Emphasizing the inter-connection and linkages among Somalis;
President Mustafa Cagjar of the Somali Region in
#Ethiopia
holding a breakfast meeting with Mohamed Harun and Abdirahman Luunge, two advocates for the people with special needs. Both visually impaired, & are participating at the Annual Forum for Ideas
#AFI2019
#SomaliForum2019
Heritage's Director, Dr.
@afyare_elmi
, and Senior researcher Dr.
@UwaisQerni
paid a visit to
@SomaliPM
@HamzaAbdiBarre
at his office and exchanged views on various pressing issues. PM Hamza emphasised that the completion of Somalia's constitution is one of his top priorities.
One of the benefits of the Annual Forum for Ideas was the community of professionals, practitioners and politicians from across the Horn of
#Africa
and beyond, who are now connected and still discussing peace and security in one of the most volatile regions in the world
#AFI2019
The most important work we did as a think tank is leading a research work along with
@CU_mogadishu
on Human Capital Development Strategy for
#Somalia
We are super excited Ministry of Planning recognized Human Capital Development as a national PRIORITY & referenced our lead role
After a long day and night of voting, HIPSTERS (experts, political analysts) and the Heritage Institute congratulate President-elect
@HassanSMohamud
on his election as the 10th President of the Federal Republic of
#Somalia
.
@HIPSINSTITUTE
- for second year in a row - is recognized as one of the "Top Think Tanks in Sub-Saharan
#Africa
" by
@TTCSP
that ranks global think tanks. BIG Thanks to the HIPSTERS who made it happen: our staff, fellows, board and donors
#Somalia
@Aynte
Today no challenge seems more daunting than climate change. The scale of challenge in minimizing the consequences of a rapidly changing climate in the coming decades is hard to exaggerate. Responding to this growing crisis, the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies invited…
Madasha Aragti Wadaagga ee Machadka Heritage uu ku qabtay Djibouti waxa uu ku saabsanaa Mawjadaha Isbaddel ee Geeska Afrika iyo sida ay Soomaalidu ula fal-geli karaan; 9 panel ayaa jirey hal mid ayaa lagu eegay saamaynta isbadeleda ee
#Somaliland
#Somalia
- Functional Public & Private Health Facilities by Zone/Region: Public health facilities are distributed around the regions, districts and sub-district level rural areas. READ MORE on our baseline Study, Somalia’s Healthcare System. HERE 👉
The University of Pennsylvania’s
@TTCSP
released today The 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index ...
@HIPSInstitute
did it again, 5th year in a row, we are again recognized as one of
#Africa
’s top think tanks!
Proud of all ye HIPSTERS who made it happen.
Reminiscing the 2018 Annual Forum for Ideas held in a
#Djibouti
Only at
@HIPSINSTITUTE
...
Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister
@KhadarGulaid
chatting with and the late constitution minister Abdi Hosh apologizing to
#Qalbidhagax
whom the Somali government previously renditioned
Heritage Institute invites all interested scholars and students to submit panel, posters and papers for the Forum for Ideas: Promoting Dailogue, Reconciliation and Peace Cultures Among Somalis.
Today, our Executive Director
@SaneyMursal
and Former Director, Co-Founder, and Board Member
@Aynte
paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Dileita Mohamed Dileita, President of the Djibouti National Assembly, and Ambassador Ismail Goulal Boudine, Secretary General of the Djibouti National…
We are delighted to announce the distinguished presence of
@SomaliPM
H.E.
@HamzaAbdiBarre
, who will grace our event at
#AFI2023
as a keynote speaker. Join us for an enriching experience that promises insightful discussions and visionary perspectives on
#Conciliation
and…
Thanks to
@hanaqaadhub
team for playing a pivotal role during the Annual Forum for Ideas event held in Garowe, your work is truly commendable and we appreciate your contribution as
@HIPSINSTITUTE
Our advance team, Director
@AnalystSomalia
and deputy director
@SaneyMursal
are in Djibouti and met today
#Djibouti
Minister of Islamic Affairs, Culture, & Charitable Assets, Moumin Hassan Barreh