Mahad Wasuge
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I recently attended the Somali Youth Summit (
@SY_Summit
) in
#Jigjiga
.
In this blog post, I reflect my road trip to Jigjiga, the sessions at the
#Somali
Youth Summit (
#SYS2023
) & observation of my first visit to Jigjiga.
Read the blog post here ⤵️
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My wife in the podium explaining her experience in balancing study, family and work.
This is the day we have been waiting for many years.
Congradulations to you
@shukri_siyad
and City University Class of 2019
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Great that we have celebrated the 3rd anniversary of
@somalipubagenda
tonight in
#Mogadishu
.
Many thanks to our board, team, partners and friends.
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Waxa uu mushaar ka qaataa xafiis dowladeed iyo dhowr goob shaqo kale. Mid ayuuse inta badan tagaa. Inta kale wuu isisoo xaadiriyaa marka uu dadaalo. Wuu ku faraxsan yahay in uu qaato mushaar aanu shaqeysan. Dadka nin-karmeed dhowr meel lacag ka qaato dalkaan ay shaqo la’aanta ku
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I have recently traveled to
#Baidoa
.
This is a short reflection on my observation of the booming business, the expansion of the city, the airport, public transport, food, people I met & more.
Read my ⤵️blog‘Getting back to Baidoa: a changing city’.
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It was exactly ten years ago today, 14 August 2009, when I came to
#Mogadishu
.
This is a short reflection of the ten years I have lived in
#Mogadishu
.
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I had the opportunity to visit the exact place Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan was born. It is about 18 km away from Buuhoodle.
This monument was built in 13 August 1923.
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Waxaa Naivasha noogusoo idlaaday Rift Valley Institute Horn of Africa Course oo aan sanadkan kamid ahaa macallimiinta wax ka dhigeysay.
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2020 was another productive year for
@somalipubagenda
and its centers (
@SPACLD
@SPACPPSD
).
It is an honor for me to lead a talented, youthful, hard-working, professional and competent team for the third consecutive year.
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Proud moment for our family. After five years of study, my dear wife
@shukri_siyad
presented her thesis today at
@CU_mogadishu
. It is not easy to raise 2 kids, study and manage the good work of
@TayoTranslation
at the same time.
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I have recently traveled to
#Dolow
for the first time.
In this blog post, I summarize my experience and observations of my short stay at the border town.
Read my ⤵️blog ‘Feeling the heat at the border: my visit to Dolow’.
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Going back to
#Buulaburte
– my hometown – had a lot of emotional attachments.
The last time I was in the city was August 2010, when I was about to start my sophomore year at
@MogUniver
.
This is a reflection on my visit to
#Buulaay
.
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Thanks for the prayers for my wife
@shukri_siyad
! Allah blessed us with a beautiful, healthy baby girl. Both mom and daughter are safe & sound.
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After about 5 years away, I traveled back to the coastal city of
#Kismayo
.
In this blog post, I talked about my visit to Goobweyn, people I met, and my experience at the airport, beach, water, transport & more.
Read my⤵️blog ‘Catching up with Kismayo’.
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According to
@Gobjoognews
,
#Somalia
's Prime Minister paid over $1 million ($1,064,167) for the construction of football playgrounds & an airport.
The money is not part of the approved govt budget for 2019.
Where did this money come from?
@DrBeileh
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Is there an alternative solution to the 17 September agreement?
This
@somalipubagenda
piece I authored presents a potentially viable option that could be considered for the best interests of
#Somalia
, given the current political stalemate.
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20 years ago today, on a Thursday morning, 7th December 2000 (10th Ramadan 1421) my father died in
#Buulaburte
.
Seeing him laid in the grave was the most emotionally painful memory in my life.
This is a tribute to my beloved father Abdullahi Sugunto
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I have recently travelled to
#Jowhar
for a
@somalipubagenda
study.
I was able to visit some of the historic places in town: Xiintooy, Scarico Di Fondo & Isnaay sugar factory.
Read my blog👇‘Bitter-sweet lessons of Jowhar’
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After almost 3 years, I traveled to
#Beledweyne
.
Visited my school, met my teachers, classmates & friends who are doing great things & observed the booming business.
Read my blog “Back in Beledweyne: Vivid Memories, Inspiring Stories, & a Bright Future”
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Read my latest blog on my recent visit to
#Badhan
,
#Buuhoodle
and
#Gaalkacyo
.
@IlyoZaan
@khalidawmusse
@alihwarsame
@MohamoudGaildon
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2018 has been an amazing year for me with many achievements: finished my MPA, read 26 books, established & wrote analytical pieces for
@SomaliPubAgenda
, and took important career decisions.
Looking forward to 2019 with a good self-discipline and more readings and writings.
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Thank you
@UNSomalia
for writing this feature story and lauding
@somalipubagenda
work.
Meet
@MahadWasuge
executive director & researcher
@somalipubagenda
striving to change Somalia’s governance landscape through insightful research products & governance education. Read the inspiring story of Wasuge here:
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It was great to present
#Galmudug
reconciliation study jointly conducted by
@somalipubagenda
&
@InterpeaceTweet
to stakeholders in Nairobi.
Many thanks to
@Ahmed_Nabaddoon
for bringing together participants from different institutions who attended z event physically & virtually
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Hirshabelle president tried many times to travel to Beledweyne. All failed.
The president needs to consider 1 of 2 options:
1. Let SEIT manage the 25 seats in
#Beledweyne
& address concerns after elections.
2. Relocate the capital city to Hiran & travel to Beledweyne next day
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Eleven years ago today (14 August 2009), I came to
#Mogadishu
with a mission to study at university.
This is a short reflection I wrote last year of ten years I have lived in
#Mogadishu
.
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I recently attended
@AfricanCities_
grand meeting in
#DaresSalaam
.
In this blogpost, I reflect my observations & experiences during the trip.
Photos & mentions in the blogpost include:
@ccitanzania
@ZainabSirad
@Abdirik
@afyare_elmi
@AbdifatahTahir
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2021 was another productive year for
@somalipubagenda
and its centers and programmes (
@SPACLD
,
@SPACPPSD
@SPA_PAF
).
It is an honor for me to lead a talented, youthful, hard-working, professional and competent team for the fourth consecutive year.
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Farmaajo oo PM ah ayaa 2011 Shabab ka qabsaday isgoyska Howlwadaag. Dadkii horey uga barakacay way kusoo laabteen
Farmaajo oo ah Madaxweyne muddadii xilheyntiisa dhamatay ayaa 2021 raba in uu deg Howlwadaag dib u qabsado. Dadkii oo dhan ayaa degmadii ka barakacaya. Nasiib darro!
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Waxa aan ku faraxsanahay in aan la kulmay arrimo badanna ka sheekeysannay
@MohamedOsmanSom
oo ah dhaqaale-yahan xubin ka ah
@NEC_Somalia
.
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Waxa uu iska laaluushay kaabbe qabiil kadibna xildhibaan dowlad-goboleed ayuu noqday. Ama oday-dhaqan iyo ergo ayuu gacmaha u buuxiyay, malxiisna ii camir ayuu dhahay. Sidaas ayuuna ku noqday xildhibaan qaran. Baarlamaanka ayuu beel ku metelaa. Beesha waxa ay ugu jeceshahay midka
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2022 was a very productive year for
@somalipubagenda
.
This👇is a summary of our 2022 work: 15 publications, 19 forums, 22 podcasts, 30 bloggers trained, media appearances, new partners & more.
Grateful to our team, fellows, Board, partners & readers.
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Can Hassan Sheikh Mohamud get it right the second time?
In this👇
@somalipubagenda
commentary, I contend that by committing not to seek re-election early on in his second term,
@HassanSMohamud
may be able to achieve significantly more in the next 4 years.
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I recently traveled to Beledweyne for a
@somalipubagenda
study.
My short stay revived my memories.
In this ⤵️blogpost, I reflect the indelible memories of
#Beledweyne
and why it has a special place in my heart.
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In this
@somalipubagenda
commentary, I argue that
#Somalia
’s political class doesn’t care about reform(s) because its members are comfortable with the status quo of the country’s politics that allows them to accumulate financial riches & political power.
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I went back to the Beledweyne eight years later. Read my reflection of my short stay in the city
@AlinorAbdi
@farhanjimale
@afyare_elmi
@AbdinurMA
@Wayakii
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The 2018 humanitarian funding to
#Somalia
totaled $1.138 billion.
The 2019 Humanitarian Response Plan for Somalia projected by the UN is $1.09 billion.
Yet, displacement in
#Beledweyne
& other towns is recurrent every year.
No Transparency. Little investment in prevention.
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Happy fifth birthday to
@somalipubagenda
.
Many thanks to our board, team, partners and friends.
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My Latest:
In this
@somalipubagenda
commentary, I contend that the neglect of public goods in
#Buulaburte
illustrates 3 realities about public sector governance in
#Somalia
: dependency mindset, limited govt-led initiatives & poor state-society relations.
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I have recently traveled to
#Garowe
In this blog ‘City inspirations and elections in the air: my visit to Garowe’, I reflect my observations on the increasing investments in Garowe, food, intellectual debates, city inspirations & enthusiasm for elections
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This semester, I was teaching ‘Unlocking E-Government Potential’ to
@MogUniver
Public Admin 4th year.
Today (the last class of the semester)
@AhmedShAbdulla4
&
@ibradheere
from
@mocisom
were our guest speakers. They presented how
#Somalia
Trade Information Portal (STIP) works.
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In 2021, I wrote & published 7 blog posts.
6 of my blogs were travel blogs on my visits to
#Buulaburte
,
#Jowhar
,
#Baidoa
,
#Beledweyne
,
#Dolow
&
#Kismayo
.
My blog on my visit to my hometown Buulaburte after ten years away was the most read blog in 2021
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Read my piece on the intimate relationship between the Mogadishu Book Fair (
@MogBF
) and my home library
#Reading
#Books
#Reflection
#MyLibrary
@M_Diini
@NewHorizonNH
@AbdiwahabSomali
@IamAbdi5
@AlinorAbdi
@PDWilliamsGWU
@xiiranesir
@aweisade
@AweisGaani
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How can a dual citizen protect the interest of 2 countries & remain loyal to both?
This
@somalipubagenda
piece I wrote with
@moirbad
contends the dual citizens aspiring to hold nigh-ranking public offices in
#Somalia
to renounce their second nationality
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How can one person protect the interest of 2 countries & remain loyal to both?
This
@somalipubagenda
piece I co-authored with
@moirbad
contends z need for specific provisions in the Constitution that prohibit dual nationals to hold senior public offices
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Today (December 3 2021) marks the 10th anniversary of my teaching.
In this blogpost, I reflect my teaching experience from elementary classes to undergraduate university students in the past 10 years.
Read my ⤵️blog ‘Ten Years of Teaching: A Reflection’
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10 years ago today – 15 September 2013 – I published my 1st blog.
Read this👇🏾blog ‘10 Years of Blogging’, I reflect my 10-year blogging milestone.
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My friend
@DhRoble
recently asked me when he will see my appoint letter to a public office. It is a question I am asked frequently.
This👇🏾excerpt from a piece of work I am currently working on answers that question:
“I am often asked when I will join the government. I believe
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2023 was another productive year for
@somalipubagenda
and its programmes & centers (
@SPACLD
,
@SPAPolicyLab
,
@SPA_PAF
).
Grateful to our team, Board, fellows, partners & readers.
It is an honor for me to lead a talented, youthful, hard-working, professional & competent team.
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After two weeks of
#COVID19
break, I resumed my
@MogUniver
class today using
@zoom_us
#OnlineTeaching
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It was my pleasure welcoming my mentor and former boss
@Aynte
at
@somalipubagenda
.
Delighted to have received
@Aynte
, a great friend of SPA and former Minister of
@mopied_somalia
.
Welcome Abdi, and thank you for the visit.
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Read this👇year-long
@somalipubagenda
study on fiscal federalism in
#Somalia
I co-authored with my colleague
@FarhanShabel
.
The study sheds light on the complexities surrounding fiscal federalism and explores options for a workable fiscal arrangements.
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Happy fourth birthday to
@somalipubagenda
.
Many thanks to our board, team, partners and friends.
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At the
#Somalia
Partnership Forum in
#Mogadishu
. The government and the international community discuss progress made and future plans on economic reform, inclusive politics, security and justice, and social services.
#SPF2019
#SomaliaFuture
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Mar aan kulannay masuul dowladeed oo aan markaas is barannay ayuu i weydiiyay halka aan wax kusoo bartay. Marka aan u sheegay in aan dalka wax ku bartay, waxa uu igu yiri, self-made’ ayaa tahay.
Waa runtiis. Inta aad aragtaan ee dhaqdhaqaaqda waa ‘self-made’ soo halgamay.
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The venue is ready for
@somalipubagenda
,
@InterpeaceTweet
and
@Kalfadhi_SO
launch forum of sexual offices bills comparative review brief.
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#Somalia
's 2021 election would be more like 2016 indirect election
1⃣From 51 delegates to 101 for z lower house
2⃣From 1 FMS election constituency to 2
3⃣Federal & FMS level election bodies
4⃣FMS legislators to elect senators
5⃣Same 2016 process for Somaliland representatives
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This tweet & the subsequent termination of
@SeraGaid
contract with the FGS is very sad and ill-advised.
FGS leadership should convince us that they are honest about conducting fair and contested OPOV elections when the government cannot tolerate a citizen expressing her views in
Posturing partisan politics by posting views against the FGS that employs u is utterly wrong. Spewing partisan political rhetoric while working for the
@MoIS_FGS
shows you r not committed the vision & policies of the FGS pertaining to SSR in the midst of ATMIS drawdown.
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The
@MogBF
is and has been my main source of access to books (read my blog last year).
I cannot attend sessions & meet with authors, but
@shukri_siyad
will buy some great books for our library this year.
Keep up the good work
@M_Diini
#MBF2019
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The govt may underperform other national priorities, but education has been consistently a priority for the incumbent govt.
As of January 2019, the no. of students attending 24 public schools in
#Mogadishu
for free were 16,760.
Read 👇
@somalipubagenda
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The
@somalipubagenda
published a brief on the federal government of
#Somalia
’s $929.9 million 2022 fiscal budget.
Here are some key insights in the brief
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Today I joined a panel discussion on “Exploring the State Failure in
#Somalia
: Causes and Factors” along with distinguished scholars: Dr. Abdirazak Takar, Dr. Adan Shidane & Mr Asad Nuh.
Thanks
@EastAfricaAsso
for convening its 2nd East Africa Development Forum in
#Mogadishu
.
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“4 yrs later, Hirshabelle state election clashes with another federal indirect election. The incumbent federal leaders again seem to want to accelerate Hirshabelle state election so that the state can participate in the 2020-21 process.”
@somalipubagenda
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🎧Maamul Wanaag I Historical Roots & Legacies of Somalia’s Current Governance Systems
In this 14th episode of
@somalipubagenda
’s
#MaamulWanaagPodcast
, I discuss with Professor Lee Cassanelli the historical legacy of
#Somalia
’s current governance systems.
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The
#Somali
tribe at the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC) workshop
@AbdifatahTahir
@afyare_elmi
@Abdirik
@ZainabSirad
@MahadWasuge
@surermohamed
Mohamed Haajir
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Join the conversation tomorrow evening.
I will discuss the key highlights of the recent NCC agreement, opportunities, challenges and the way forward with
@MAbdirizak
.
Join us tomorrow night, 9pm.
We will have
@TwitterSpaces
conversation on
#Somalia
’s federal elections and the recent NCC agreement with
@MAbdirizak
, former
#Somalia
Minister of Foreign Affairs
@MahadWasuge
will be the moderator.
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Read this
@somalipubagenda
commentary proposing a middle ground electoral model for
#Somalia
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In this👇
@somalipubagenda
brief,
@ahmedmmusa3
,
@writingpolitics
& I analyze:
➡️ actors, power & economic dynamics in the production of aid data
➡️factors affecting the reliability of the info. produced
➡️& the broader effects of this new knowledge economy
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"Both Norwegians" that is true and Norway must be very happy to see their citizen in such a position. But we Somalis have to deliberate and clarify (in the constitution and the citizenship law) the public offices that
#Somali
dual nationals can qualify.
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Xiriirka aad la leedahay masuul dowladeed ama madax hay’ado waxa uu kuu fufudeyn karaa in aad shaqo hesho laakiin aqoontaada, kartidaada iyo waxqabadkaaga shaqo ayaa ah imtixaanka saxda ah ee shaqo oo aad mareyso.
Dhallinyarada niyadda ku dhisata shaqada dalka garab waaye
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Watch here my introductory remarks at a Chatham House
@AfricaProg
virtual event on
#Somalia
elections.
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Alxamdulillaah. After two and half years of study, hard work and self-discipline,
@RoehamptonUni
in London awarded me Master of Public Administration with merit.
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Our report on
#Turkey
's role in education, healthcare and infrastructure developments in Mogadishu is finally out.
You can read the English and Somali versions of the report here 👇
NEW REPORT:
#Turkey
’s role in public service & infrastructural development in
#Mogadishu
In this ⤵️ study,
@FarhanShabel
@MahadWasuge
&
@mosharriif
examine Turkey's role in access to health care, education & construction of tarmac roads in Mogadishu.
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Read my reflection of my visit to
#Hargeisa
and
#Borama
@Mooinspires
@mullaaxo
@hibf
@HargeysaCC
@JamaMusse
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In the early morning of May 29, I woke up to the terrible news of the death of my friend Abdullahi Shirwac.
This⤵️is my tribute to the late Abdullahi Shirwac.
He left us too soon, but his legacy will remain inscribed in our hearts and minds forever.
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Since 2017,
#Somalia
president
@M_Farmaajo
has signed only 4 bills into law:
1⃣Revenue Management Bill
2⃣National Disability Organization Bill
3⃣Anti-corruption Commissions Bill
4⃣National Telecommunications Bill
What does this tell? The scorecard of our 10th parliament.
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“Somali Public Agenda believes that giving research opportunities to the young female graduates would inspire more females to join the research field and write about the pressing gender, social, economic & political challenges in Somalia.”
@somalipubagenda
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Despite the limited financial resources, the pandemic, security, and other challenges of 2020,
@somalipubagenda
has been able to consistently produce quality papers & organize important discussions.
Read our annual report, which summarizes our 2020 work
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It was my pleasure facilitating a weeklong 'Qualitative Research' training course with these young and briliant
#Somali
researchers.
In partnership with
@sitcocenter
, we have successfully completed 'Qualitative Research' training course to 14 young
#Somali
researchers.
Iyadoo aan iskaashaneyno
@sitcocenter
, waxa aan tababar 'Qualitative Research' ah usoo gabagabeynay 14 cilmibaarayaal
#Soomaaliyeed
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The
@somalipubagenda
2019 Annual Report is out today. Check it out.
“Many thanks are owed to our supporters and readers whose confidence and encouragement inspire us to do more work for the common good.”
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Buundada Baardheere dhismaheeda waxa uu
@HassanAKhaire
ku bixiyay $317,000.
Fatahaadda webiga ee
#Beledweyne
iyo magaalooyinka kale oo ay Soomaali oo dhan u gurmanayaan waxa ay madaxda qaranka uga baahan tahay qorshe ka weyn in ay bixiyaan hal bil oo mushaarkooda ah.
#UPDATE
: President Farmaajo, Speakers of the Lower House and the Upper House of the parliament and the PM have announced to donate that their salaries of October to the flood victims in the country and the money will be handed over to the Emergency Commission.
#GurmadkaFatahaada
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Read this
@aasiya_mohamed
reflection on her internship experience with
@somalipubagenda
.
'A Personal Reflection on a My Three-Month Internship at SPA'
via
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#Somalia
’s state-level elections have a unique feature.
The election happens, but the winner(s) are known in advance
The results of recent
#Jubaland
,
#SouthWest
&
#Galmudug
elections were all fait accompli.
#Hirshabelle
’s election will happen tmrw, but z Prez is already known
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Twelve years ago today (14 August 2009), I came to
#Mogadishu
with a mission to study at university.
This⤵️ is a reflection I wrote two years ago on the ten years I have lived in Mogadishu.
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The total FGS budget projected for fiscal year 2021 is $670 million, a $194 increase over last year’s $476 million budget.
Expected domestic revenue is $260 million (38.8%).
A total of $410.8 million donor revenue (61.2%) is expected to complement domestic revenue.
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A great piece on
@Moalimuu
by
@mary_harper
.
Moalimuu was my classmate at the university. He was reporting the events in
#Mogadishu
while attending the classes.
He has done and still doing a lot of sacrifices for
#Somalia
.
Wishing him a quick recovery.
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In one year,
@somalipubagenda
managed to produce seven papers – three governance briefs and four commentaries – on election-related topics.
Read how our
#ElectionSeries
is informing policymakers and citizens on
#Somalia
elections
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South Korea, Paraguay & El Salvador heads of states have one 5-year term.
Mexico, Kyrgyzstan & Philippines have all one 6-year terms for their heads of states.
Can we replicate one-term presidency arrangement to
#Somalia
?
@MoCASomalia
@somalipubagenda
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2021 was another productive year for
@somalipubagenda
.
This👇is a summary of our 2021 work: 12 publications, 5 forums, 11 Gaxwo & Gorfeyn meet-ups, podcasts, media appearances, partners & more.
Grateful to our team, fellows, Board, partners & readers.
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Thank you
@HusseinSabrie
and
@NageeyeKhaliif
for the visit, the interesting analysis and discussion on a number of nations issues, and the invaluable suggestions.
Two brilliant
#Somali
youth
@HusseinSabrie
and
@NageeyeKhaliif
paid a courtesy visit to our office today.
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I had a great discussion this morning on research and journalism in
#Somalia
with my friend
@MuhyadinR
, the
@BBCSomali
editor.
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We believe that research and analysis is not enough for
#Somalia
’s institution building process.
The Center for Public Policy and Service Design envisages to help public sector institutions design and deliver human-centered public policies and services.
We have launched a new Center.
The Center for Public Policy and Service Design (CPPSD) is a research and action center at
@somalipubagenda
, the first of its kind in the country. Its aim is to help public institutions design human-centered public policies and services.
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Welcomed
@MMBariise
at
@somalipubagenda
.
Thank you Mohamed for sharing your blog writing journey with the
@SPACLD
blog writing trainees.
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Read this 👇
@somalipubagenda
report I co-authored with my colleagues
@Abdimaleik
,
@FarhanShabel
,
@moirbad
and
@mosharriif
.
The report examines the governance of
#Covid19
response in
#Somalia
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Thirteen years ago today (14 August 2009), I came to
#Mogadishu
with a mission to study at university.
This👇🏾is a short reflection I wrote in August 2019 on ten years I have lived in
#Mogadishu
.
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“Ex-Italian Somaliland continues to suffer from the political culture of personal rulership in general and the militarist legacy of Siyad in particular.”
Hussein M. Adam
From Tyranny to Anarchy: The Somali Experience book, 2008
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“The increased prices of land, especially rental prices, has caused many families to relocate to the outskirts of the city. As a result, the
#Mogadishu
-Afgoye corridor is overcrowded by IDPs and urban poor.”
Read
@somalipubagenda
’s latest brief
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