ISDR conducts rigorous, impartial and methodologically sound research to generate knowledge that informs policy, strengthens institutions and contributes to resilient communities.
Our research spans social, economic, environmental, political, health and humanitarian issues. We combine rigorous inquiry, ethical research practices and locally grounded knowledge to produce findings that can support practical decision-making and sustainable development.
Assessing the effectiveness, sustainability and social equity of development and humanitarian interventions, with a focus on how programmes respond to community needs and contribute to resilience and improved outcomes.
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Examining pressures on ecosystems and natural resources, community conservation practices and opportunities for sustainable environmental management and biodiversity protection in Somalia.
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Examining governance systems, institutional effectiveness, citizen participation and inclusive decision-making to generate evidence that can contribute to stronger institutions and more responsive governance in Somalia.
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Examining climate-related vulnerabilities, environmental pressures and community adaptation strategies to generate evidence for climate resilience, environmental safeguarding and sustainable development in Somalia.
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Generating evidence on community health, nutrition, access to essential services and policy priorities to support more responsive health programming and evidence-informed public policy in Somalia.
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Assessing the effectiveness, sustainability and social equity of development and humanitarian interventions, with a focus on how programmes respond to community needs and contribute to resilience and improved outcomes.
Ongoing
Examining social dynamics, community resilience, behavioral patterns, and factors influencing how communities respond to social and development challenges in Somalia.
ISDR combines methodological rigor with ethical, locally grounded research to produce evidence that can be trusted and used.
Research grounded in reliable data, validated methodologies and systematic inquiry.
Ethical research practices that emphasize objectivity, informed consent, privacy and responsible handling of information.
Findings translated into practical insights that can inform policies, programmes and community-level action.
ISDR generates credible evidence and actionable knowledge to help policymakers, organizations and communities understand complex challenges and identify practical solutions.
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