Somali Institute for Data, Research and Innovation

Research Areas

Research that connects sectors, systems, and communities to address Somalia’s development priorities.

01

Technology and Digital Transformation

Studying and designing digital systems that improve access, efficiency, resilience, and public value.

Focus topics

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Internet of Things
  • Digital systems
  • Cybersecurity
  • Software solutions
  • E-government
  • Smart cities
  • Digital public services
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02

Agriculture and Food Systems

Applying research, data, and technology to strengthen production, livelihoods, and food-system resilience.

Focus topics

  • Smart agriculture
  • Irrigation systems
  • Crop recommendation
  • Livestock monitoring
  • Food security
  • Agricultural technology
  • Rural innovation
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03

Environment and Climate Resilience

Generating evidence and tools for climate adaptation, environmental management, and risk-informed infrastructure.

Focus topics

  • Drought studies
  • Flood-risk monitoring
  • Water quality
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Climate resilience
  • Disaster risk reduction
  • Urban drainage and infrastructure resilience
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04

Health and Social Systems

Improving understanding of health, wellbeing, service systems, and social development through responsible data use.

Focus topics

  • Health data systems
  • Digital health research
  • Public-health analytics
  • Disease surveillance research
  • Community health studies
  • Social development research
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05

Education and Human Capital

Supporting stronger learning systems, relevant skills, youth opportunity, and national research capability.

Focus topics

  • Higher education research
  • Digital learning
  • Skills development
  • ICT education
  • Workforce development
  • Youth innovation
  • Research capacity development
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06

Governance, Economy and Development

Examining institutions, policy, economic systems, public services, and development pathways.

Focus topics

  • Policy research
  • Institutional development
  • Economic analysis
  • Public service delivery
  • Urban development
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Development planning
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