Acknowledgement

As the Centre for Democracy and Governance (CDG) presents its 2025 Annual Report, we do so with profound gratitude for the collective effort that transformed this year’s vision into tangible achievement. The work documented within these pages – the Male Champions Initiative, the inclusive community dialogues across Hargeisa, Burao, and Berbera, the women candidates coordination meetings, the political party engagements, the knowledge production, and the advancement of voluntary quotas – represents far more than the accomplishments of a single organization. It stands as a testament to what becomes possible when diverse actors unite around a shared commitment to inclusive democracy in Somaliland. To every individual and institution who walked this journey with us, we offer our deepest appreciation.