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 high-impact programmes across six core service areas.
Research & Knowledge
Design Thinking, Ideation and Innovation
Advocacy & Awareness
Monitoring and Evaluation
Third Party Monitoring
Capacity Development
RECENT WORK
Our Projects
Evidence-based projects driving positive change across Somalia’s key development sectors.
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.
News & Updates
Stay informed with the latest research findings, project updates and events from SORDI.
Healthcare
Launching Healthcare Education Platform
We at SORDI and Appleseed, we’re on a mission to address the global shortage of healthcare professionals, estimated at around 18 million…
Health Insurance
Wadaag Insurance Launch Event
Wadaag Insurance Launch Event On February 3rd, Wadaag Insurance hosted a successful launch event for their innovative Taakulo and Daryeele healthcare insurance…
Research
Joint Analysis with Johns Hopkins
Joint Analysis by SORDI and John Hopkins Explores Factors Impacting Midwifery Students and Early Career Midwives SORDI and its partner, John Hopkins.
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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.