consensus decision-making at the policy level
Who we are
APD was established in 1998 as an independent research think tank Institute.
Since its inception, APD core activities have mainly focused on peace-building using Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology. The organization has brought together representatives from different sectors of society to identify priorities in the process of rebuilding Somaliland. The Academy has been instrumental in facilitating dialogue on issues such as peacebuilding, state building human rights, democracy and good governance.
Our Programs
Our Impact Snapshots
Blogs & Updates
APD Meets with Somaliland New Members of the House of Representatives
APD’s team had the honor of meeting with the newly-elected members of the House of Representatives. Special gratitude to the representatives’ mainly Hon. Mohamed Hussien Jama, Hon. Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud, Hon. Hirsi Abdilahi Hirsi. The team briefed the MPs about the current and upcoming research...
The Role of Media in Peace-building, Good-governance & Socio-economic development
APD team conducted a two-day policy-oriented workshop for journalists from eastern regions titled, “The Role of Media in Peace-building, Good-governance & Socio-economic development” in Burao, Somaliland. toto togel situs togel toto slot situs toto rtp slot cerutu4d toto slot situs toto bo togel situs toto toto togel situs togel situs toto toto togel pam4d toto togel situs toto situs togel situs toto situs togel toto togel situs...
A Vote for Change: Somaliland’s Two Decades Old Electoral Democracy
APD presented the election report titled, “A Vote for Change: Somaliland’s Two Decades Old Electoral Democracy” to civil society organizations and to students from the University of Hargeisa. The APD team extends their gratitude to the honorable attendees representing SONSAF, SOLJA, Interpeace, University of Hargeisa,...
Initiatives of Ensuring Peace in El-Afweyn
The Academy for Peace and Development received in the office Dr. Matthew Rowland, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Somaliland and Somalia, and Khadar Mohamed a representative from the British Embassy in Somaliland. The two parties discussed the elections procedures, effective peace...
Meeting with Representatives from the British Embassy in Somaliland
The Academy for Peace and Development received in the office Dr. Matthew Rowland, Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Somaliland and Somalia, and Khadar Mohamed a representative from the British Embassy in Somaliland. The two parties discussed the elections procedures, effective peace...
Formal Initiation of a New Honorary Member to APD Board of Directors, Ahmed Dheere
The Academy for Peace & Development hosted the prominent Somali pilot, Ahmed Mohamed Hassan (Ahmed Dheere), who defied orders to bomb Hargeisa back in 1988. There were academics, researchers, University presidents, & traditional elders at the meeting. Finally, the board & management of APD nominated...
New Head of the British office in Hargeisa Ms. Lizzie Walker Visits APD
Earlier today, the APD team had extensive vital discussions with the new Head of the British Office in Hargeisa Ms. Lizzie Walker along with representatives from the British Office. toto togel situs togel toto slot situs toto rtp slot cerutu4d toto slot situs toto bo togel situs toto toto togel situs togel situs toto toto togel pam4d toto togel situs toto situs togel situs...
Barriers and Opportunities to Women’s Political Leadership and Representation in Somaliland
APD research team shared the findings of the study titled, “Barriers and Opportunities to Women Political Leadership and Representation in Somaliland,” with prominent Somaliland women & former House of Representatives candidates. The honorable attendees shared crucial critiques of the paper during the presentation. toto togel situs togel toto...