Somali Institute of Development Studies (SIDS) is a development and resilience-focused think tank that provides high-quality capacity development, research, policy briefs, and publications
The institute is committed to contributing to Somalia’s economic development and political stability through innovation, research, and capacity development
Key study areas include development and poverty, DRR and resilience, markets, health and nutrition, environment and disaster risk reduction, peacebuilding, conflict resolution and mediation using indigenous methods, stabilization, and durable solutions
SIDS believes that development is the sum of the contributions from different groups and institutions
Therefore, SIDS established partnerships with the Federal and State line ministries, academic institutions, CBOs, and other I/NGOs
Vision
SIDS aims to be the leading development institute and think tank in Africa that contributes to national development and stability.
Mission
SIDS commits to contribute the national development through capacity build building, knowledge management, research and innovation, and high-quality graduate programs.