Governance and institutional reform
Comparative and applied studies on public-sector performance, accountability systems, and reform pathways suited to Somalia’s federal architecture.
- Research reports
- Policy briefs
- Case studies
Evidence · Policy · Practice
Research and Innovation Centre
Evidence for stronger leadership and institutions in Somalia—through rigorous publications that inform policy and practice.
A national research and policy hub
Generating evidence, publishing analysis, and supporting evidence-informed decision-making across Somalia’s leadership landscape.
“Research and innovation drive practical solutions for stronger leadership and governance.”
The Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) is the Academy’s publications and knowledge arm. It produces research reports, policy briefs, articles, and commentaries that document what works in Somali institutions—and turn those findings into guidance leaders can use.
Like peer national research centres, RIC connects inquiry to public value: open outputs, policy-relevant analysis, and continuous learning for government, partners, and the next generation of leaders.
Centre publications
New Centre publications will appear here as they are published.
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Browse Academy research series for reports, briefs, articles, and commentaries.
Research Reports
Evidence-based research and analysis on leadership, governance, and institutional development in Somalia.
Policy Brief
Concise policy analysis and recommendations for Somalia's governance and leadership agenda.
Articles
Insights, analysis, and stories on leadership development and governance in Somalia.
Commentaries
Perspectives and expert commentary on leadership, governance, and public service in Somalia.
Research agenda
Four strategic themes guide Centre inquiry.
Leadership practice and public ethics
Evidence on ethical decision-making, inclusive leadership, and the behaviours that strengthen trust between citizens and institutions.
- Articles
- Commentaries
- Practice notes
Policy analysis for decision-makers
Concise analysis that turns research findings into actionable recommendations for policy design, implementation, and institutional priority-setting.
- Policy briefs
- Recommendations
- Briefings
Innovation for institutional learning
Applied learning cycles that refresh Academy curricula, programme design, and national capacity-building with Somalia-specific insight.
- Centre updates
- Learning papers
- Toolkits
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Contribute to the evidence base
Partner on research, commission a policy brief, or use RIC publications to support your institution’s reform agenda.