Puntland Development & Research Centre (PDRC) is a successor body of former War-torn Societies Project International (WSPI), which operated in Puntland during 1997–99. On October 30, 1999, the center was founded as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit research institute dedicated to peacebuilding, promotion of democracy and respect for human rights. PDRC is now celebrating its 20thanniversary in which the center has accumulated 20 years in research development, policy advising and educating / awareness raising. PDRC’s main office is situated in Garowe, the capital of Puntland. It has a branch office in Galkayo (Galkayo Satellite Office – GSO), the regional capital of Mudug region. The management coordinates the activities of both offices.