Somali Research and Development Institute

An independent think tank driving evidence-based change across health, education, governance and humanitarian sectors in Somalia.

OVERVIEW

Who We Are

SORDI is a Somalia-focused, independent think tank, multidisciplinary research and capacity development institute specializing in addressing complex health, education, disaster climate resilience and humanitarian crisis in Somalia. SORDI focuses on institutional capacity development and the comprehensive study of disaster resilience, climate change adaption, natural resources management and water, nutrition and food security, health systems, sustainable and quality education, public financial management and media and governance.

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Our Services

What We Do

SORDI delivers comprehensive research, training and advisory services to strengthen Somalia’s development capacity.

Research & Knowledge

Design Thinking, Ideation and Innovation

Advocacy & Awareness

Monitoring and Evaluation

Third Party Monitoring

Capacity Development

Our Work

Recent Projects

Private Sector Partnerships for Health

SORDI is partnering with Cardno Emerging Markets (East Africa) Ltd and Swiss Tropical and Public health Institute (Swiss TPH) to implement an adaptive MSD programming in health in Somalia called Private Sector Partnerships in Health (PSPH) funded by The Swiss Agency

Ensuring Quality Access and Learning (EQUAL) for Mothers and Newborns in Conflict-Affected

EQUAL is a multi-country research consortium generating evidence on effective approaches to deliver life-saving maternal and newborn health care in countries affected by conflict. EQUAL is made up of six partner organizations including

Somalia Health Research Prioritisation

Somalia Health Research Prioritisation Somalia Health Research Prioritisation project is the first type of health research prioritisation that has ever occurred in Somalia. The project is implemented by SORDI in collaboration with London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Latest Updates

News & Updates

Health

Mar 2023

Relaunched of CAAFINET ENTERPRISE Membership

CAAFINET ENTERPRISE membership drive relaunched in Somalia, in partnership with SORDI, DT Global, and Swiss TPH.

Education

Launching Healthcare Education Platform in Somalia

SORDI and Appledore are on a mission to address the global shortage of healthcare professionals.

Health

Waqfeti Insurance Launch Event

Waqfeti Insurance hosted a successful launch for their innovative Taka insurance product.

Research

SORDI Presents at WHO Health Research Forum

SORDI researchers presented findings at the WHO-hosted health research prioritisation forum.

Knowledge Hub

Publications & Research

Research Paper

Somalia Health Research Prioritisation: Identifying Critical Gaps

📅 2023    👤 SORDI & LSHTM

Policy Brief

Country Private Health Sector Effective Engagement for Service Provision

📅 2022    👤 SORDI

Evaluation Report

PSPH Mid-Term Evaluation: Private Sector Engagement in Somali Health

📅 2023    👤 SORDI & Cardno

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Our Partners

Collaborating with leading global organisations to advance Somalia’s development.

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Join us in advancing research, building capacity, and driving sustainable development across Somalia.