Target Stakeholders and Partners
No research centre can thrive in isolation. For CADIR, success depends on building strong and meaningful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders who share its vision of knowledge-driven development, peacebuilding, and innovation. These stakeholders are not only beneficiaries of CADIR’s services but also active partners in shaping its research agenda, applying its findings, and expanding its impact.
At the heart of CADIR’s mandate are the students, lecturers, and researchers of the University of Bosaso. The center is designed to serve as a learning laboratory where classroom theories are tested in practice, and where young people develop the skills and confidence to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. For faculty members and researchers, CADIR provides a platform to conduct applied research, publish findings, and engage with national and international academic networks. By embedding research into teaching, the center enhances the quality of higher education and ensures that the University of Bosaso remains a hub of intellectual excellence in Somalia.
CADIR recognizes that evidence-based policymaking is essential for building a stable and prosperous Somalia. Federal ministries, state authorities, and parliamentary committees are critical stakeholders in the centre’s work. Through applied research, policy briefs, and advisory services, CADIR provides government institutions with credible data and analysis to inform decision-making. Whether it is in governance reforms, climate adaptation strategies, education policy, or social development, CADIR positions itself as a trusted partner to government institutions at all levels.
Municipalities and district councils are often the frontline actors in service delivery and local governance. CADIR engages with local authorities to strengthen their planning, monitoring, and accountability systems. For example, the centre supports municipalities in developing local economic strategies, climate resilience plans, and performance-based management systems. By working closely with local governments, CADIR ensures that research translates into tangible improvements in people’s daily lives.
Civil society in Somalia plays a vital role in representing community voices, advocating for rights, and implementing development projects. CADIR collaborates with local NGOs, youth groups, women’s associations, and professional networks to ensure inclusiveness in research and programming. Through joint studies, training sessions, and participatory research, CADIR builds the capacity of civil society organizations while also benefiting from their grassroots knowledge. Civil society partners help the centre ground its work in the lived realities of Somali communities
A thriving private sector is central to economic recovery and job creation in Somalia. CADIR views businesses not just as beneficiaries but as co-creators of solutions. The centre engages with entrepreneurs, small and medium enterprises, and business associations through its Innovation and Business Development Unit. Private sector actors benefit from CADIR’s business incubation programs, research on market trends, and advisory services on governance and investment climate. At the same time, they provide CADIR with insights on the challenges and opportunities facing Somali enterprises.
Somalia’s development landscape involves multiple actors, including the United Nations, international NGOs, and humanitarian and development agencies. CADIR works hand in hand with these partners, providing third-party monitoring and evaluation services, baseline and endline studies, and policy research that strengthens accountability and learning. For development partners, CADIR is a reliable local institution with deep contextual understanding and strong technical expertise. This makes it a valuable ally for projects that require credible data, independent evaluations, and locally informed solutions.
To ensure quality and global relevance, CADIR builds partnerships with universities, think tanks, and research centres across Africa and beyond. These collaborations allow for exchange of expertise, joint research projects, and comparative studies. Such partnerships not only strengthen CADIR’s research capacity but also raise the profile of Somali scholarship on the international stage. By connecting local researchers to global debates, CADIR ensures that Somali perspectives are part of the wider knowledge community.