Who We Are
HIR is a policy think tank founded in Hargeisa 2020 as an independent, non-governmental, non-partisan, not-profit, and analysis institute.
HIR Institute for Research & Development
The HIR Institute for Research and Development is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to social research, policy analysis, strategy development, advocacy, learning, and capacity-building. Our focus is on fostering comprehensive social development in Somaliland and the broader Horn of Africa region.
Our overarching objective at the HIR Institute is to enhance sustainable national capacity, thereby improving the quality and timeliness of public policies within Somaliland’s existing policy and legislative framework. We collaborate with grassroots, national, and international
stakeholders to address the development challenges facing Somaliland by generating and disseminating research-based knowledge to inform policy and interventions.
Additionally, the HIR Institute actively seeks partnerships with entities interested in addressing policy issues relevant to Somaliland’s development challenges. We aspire to be the foremost institution for socio-political research and analysis in Somaliland, providing timely, evidence-based contributions to policy formulation and implementation processes, thereby contributing to a brighter future for the nation. Furthermore, we facilitate policy dialogue between the government and a diverse array of stakeholders, fostering inclusivity in the planning and management of economic affairs. Through strategic collaborations with academic institutions, policy analysis and research think tanks, media outlets, and advocacy agencies, we aim to expand the impact of our work
Our Mission & Vision.
Our Objectives
The HIR Institute for Research is a policy think tank focused on the following areas of work:
Organizing and convening policy dialogues
Publishing and demonstrating policy briefs.
Capacity building for development research and programming.
Conducting economic, social, and governance research and policy analysis
Undertaking action research and policy studies
Bridging research with actionable insights
Enhancing capacity
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Vision Statement
To transform Somaliland's socio-political landscape through dialogue and research.
Mission Statement
To conduct high-quality, independent research and dialogues that offer trusted insights intosocio-economic issues, informing stakeholders and shaping policy agendas for thebetterment of all Somalilanders. We achieve this through evidence-based researchanddialogue:
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