Video Highlight—Baidoa Resource Sharing Agreement IRAD Institute, in partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum & Mineral Resources of Southwest State, organized a high-level forum in Baidoa on managing, sharing & owning Somalia’s natural resources.

Join us on Friday, 15 Aug 2025 | 3–6 PM | Horyal Hotel for an insightful public lecture on Cultural Identity & Economic Opportunities. The discussion will focus on rethinking the role and narrative of Southern communities in Somalia’s national development. 🎙 Speaker: Dr.

The @iradinstitute and @HIPSINSTITUTE signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to advance evidence-based research, inclusive dialogue, and policy innovation across Somalia. 🤝 Through this partnership, IRAD & Heritage Institutes will: 🔹 Co-produce high-impact research 🔹

What happens when major aid funding vanishes overnight? Following our high-level dialogue with the Finance Minister of Southwest State, #IRAD has published a new commentary unpacking the fiscal shock of USAID’s withdrawal—and what it means for local budgets, services &

We extend our heartfelt wishes to #Muslims around the globe, especially our Somali people May this blessed Eid Al Adha bring #peace, #unity, and #prosperity to our communities and our nation نُهنئ الأمة الإسلامية بمناسبة عيد الأضحى المبارك، ونخص بالذكر شعبنا الصومالي الكريم.

Mr. Hassan Ali Nur, Member of Southwest State Parliament’s Security & Internal Affairs Committee, shared reflections at the Q4 Budget Dissemination Forum, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in public financial management.

Traditional elder Malaaq Maxamuud Maxamed Sheeq shared powerful reflections at the Q4 Budget Dissemination Forum in Baidoa calling for transparency, inclusion, and respect for community voices in budgeting. 🗣️📊

H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Hussein, Minister of Finance, Southwest State, delivered powerful opening remarks at the Q4 Budget Policy Brief Dissemination Forum in Baidoa — emphasizing trust, transparency, and inclusive budgeting.

Dr. Abbas Fiqow, esteemed IRAD Board Member, delivered the closing remarks at the Q4 Budget Dissemination Forum, extending heartfelt thanks to all participants and organizers for their valuable contributions.

Baidoa District Women’s Commissioner Ms. Hindiya Isaaq delivered powerful remarks at the Q4 Budget Dissemination Forum, emphasizing the importance of amplifying women’s voices in public finance and the budgeting process.

🎬 Watch the official highlights from the Q4 Budget Disseminations Forum and see what mattered most: 🎬 Catch the key moments from the Q4 Budget Dissemination Forum—watch the official highlights now! 👇

🔄 Roundtable discussions underway in Baidoa! Stakeholders from government, civil society, and academia are exchanging ideas on fiscal federalism, citizen engagement, and budget reform.

A credible budget is not just about numbers—it’s about trust.” “We’re bringing citizens, CSOs & businesses into the budget conversation.” — H.E. Ahmed Mohamed Hussein, Minister of Finance, Southwest State

“No federalism is complete without empowering local governments. That’s where the people are—and where their needs are best understood.” – Ali Adan Hassan, Governance Practitioner at the #SomaliaBudget Q4 Policy Forum in Baidoa

“To grow our economy, we must grow our institutions—and our entrepreneurs.” – Yakub Isaaq, DG Ministry of Commerce, Q4 Budget Policy Forum, Baidoa Empowering #SMEs through credible budgets = jobs, resilience & inclusive growth.

🔴 LIVE NOW: The Q4 Budget Policy Brief Dissemination Forum kicks off in Baidoa! Jointly organized by @iradinstitute & @HESPIOFFICIAL The forum brings together gov’t, CSOs, media & citizens to discuss fiscal federalism, budget transparency & intergovernmental relations. 🇸🇴💬📊

Our Board Chair, Dr. Zaima, participated in the dissemination forum for the @WorldBank’s book “Toward Building Somalia’s Social Contract”, organized by @HIPSINSTITUTE She moderated Day 2’s panel on fiscal decentralization and local governance.

🎥 Watch the highlights! From powerful insights to visionary calls for action, our panel discussion on Barawe Port united experts, policymakers, and practitioners driving economic transformation from the shoreline.

“Barawe Port is more than infrastructure. it’s a catalyst for economic diversification and revenue growth. With the right policies, transparency, and public-private collaboration, we can turn this project into a generational asset that empowers both government and citizens.”

“The success of Barawe Port must be judged not only by trade volumes, but by how it transforms lives. It must connect communities, improve livelihoods, and serve as a corridor of inclusive growth for Southwest and beyond.” Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Nur, Minister of Rural Development