People. Knowledge. Lasting change.

Rooted in Somalia. Open to possibility.INDEPENDENT. NON-PARTISAN. SOMALI-LED.
THE FUTURE STARTS WITH US

People.Knowledge.Lasting change.

Somali-led ideas. Evidence-led action.
Stronger people and institutions.
A future we shape together.

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PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE
KNOWLEDGE IN MOTION
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01 / THE INSTITUTELOCAL ROOTS. LASTING IMPACT.
ONE SHARED POSSIBILITY

Our future.In our hands.

We connect people, knowledge and practical action to help Somalia move forward from within.

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SOMALI-LED. EVIDENCE-LED.

Change means more when
we shape it together.

WHY SIDAC EXISTS

A more capable Somalia.
Built from within.

Since 2020

SIDAC is a Somali-led development, research, training and policy institution. We connect useful evidence with practical action, helping leaders, institutions and communities shape their own development.

Independent and non-partisan, our approach brings national insight together with relevant regional and international practice. Local ownership is where lasting change begins.

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OUR VISION

A shared future.

A peaceful, inclusive, capable and prosperous Somalia where people and institutions lead sustainable development and positive change.

OUR MISSION

The work to get there.

To strengthen leadership, institutions, policies and communities through research, capacity development, innovation, dialogue and practical development solutions.

02 / OUR WORKCONNECTED BY PURPOSE

Different perspectives.
One shared future.

Nine interconnected themes.
Each a point of entry.
Together, a foundation for change.

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04 / PROGRAMMES & SERVICESKNOWLEDGE IN ACTION

Ideas are
only the
beginning.

Six service lines connect insight to implementation. Designed around real needs. Built for practical application.

06WAYS TO MOVE FORWARD
01

Training & capacity building

Short courses, workshops, executive programmes, coaching and customised institutional learning. Every learning journey begins with needs assessment and is designed to end with practical application and follow-up.

ASSESS → LEARN → APPLY
02

Research & publications

Independent and commissioned research, baselines and endlines, needs and perception studies, political-economy and conflict analysis, feasibility studies and evaluation.

Useful findings take the form of reports, briefs, dashboards, public events and accessible summaries.

03

Policy dialogue & advocacy

Forums connecting policymakers, practitioners, researchers, communities, youth, women and business. The approach supports evidence-informed advocacy while preserving independence and non-partisanship.

04

Organisational development
& advisory

Assess performance, clarify strategy, design structures, strengthen policies, improve workflows, develop staff and manage change. Assignments use agreed scopes, milestones, quality checks and handover plans.

05

Project design & management

Problem analysis, theory of change, proposal development, budgeting, implementation planning, risk management, partnership design, reporting, close-out and learning.

06

Conferences & learning events

Conferences, policy roundtables, innovation challenges, public lectures, leadership forums and practitioner learning exchanges that connect people and useful knowledge.

05 / OUR APPROACHA CYCLE. NOT A CHECKBOX.

Listen.
Design.
Deliver.
Learn.

Progress is a continuous conversation.
Our delivery model makes room for
evidence, feedback and adaptation.

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01 — 02 / START WITH UNDERSTANDING

Listen first.
Design together.

01 / ASSESS

Understand needs, context, stakeholders, risks and the available evidence.

02 / CO-DESIGN

Shape the response, expected results, inclusion measures and learning plan together.

03 — 04 / TURN INTENT INTO ACTION

Plan with care.
Deliver with purpose.

03 / PLAN

Agree activities, resources, responsibilities, safeguards and monitoring.

04 / IMPLEMENT

Coordinate actively, assure quality and keep feedback channels open.

05 — 06 / MAKE EVERY CYCLE COUNT

Measure honestly.
Keep learning.

05 / MEASURE

Track progress, outcomes, value and unintended effects.

06 / LEARN

Adapt, document, communicate and support responsible handover or scale.

THE CHANGE WE SEEK
NEAR TERM

Useful knowledge.
Practical skills.

MEDIUM TERM

Stronger institutions.
More opportunity.

LONG TERM

Inclusive development.
Lasting resilience.

06 / OUR COMMITMENTSTRUST, THROUGH CONDUCT

How we work
is who we are.

Credibility is earned through decisions,
standards and everyday practice.

IntegrityAccountabilityInclusionEvidenceInnovationCollaborationLocal ownershipExcellence
Gender equality & social inclusion

Analyse barriers, improve accessibility, set participation and leadership targets, and involve underrepresented groups in decisions.

Safeguarding & protection

Maintain standards to prevent exploitation, abuse, harassment, child harm, retaliation and misconduct, with safe reporting and referral procedures.

Conflict sensitivity & do no harm

Use context analysis, impartial selection, inclusive engagement, risk monitoring and responsible communication to reduce unintended harm.

Data protection & research ethics

Seek informed consent, collect necessary data only, control access, protect confidentiality, assess risk and apply suitable ethical review.

Environmental responsibility

Consider environmental impacts in procurement, travel, events, facilities and programme design, and promote climate-aware solutions.

ACCOUNTABLE BY DESIGN

The proposed governance model separates strategic oversight from day-to-day management. A planned monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning system will connect results, feedback and improvement.

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07 / SHARED POSSIBILITYSOMALI-LED. TOGETHER.

The next chapter
is ours to shape.

For public institutions, civil society, learning communities, youth, women, business and development partners who share a commitment to a more capable, inclusive Somalia.

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Somali Institute for Development and Change
Machadka Soomaaliyeed ee Horumarinta iyo Isbeddelka

This website reflects SIDAC’s institutional position and intended operating model, as presented in its 2026 profile. Geographic expansion and programme delivery are subject to need, access, feasibility and capacity.

01 / THEMATIC AREA

One of nine connected areas.
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