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Home CDG in collaboration with the SDWG in partnership with the HBS organized one-day post- election forum to review lessons learned and provide recommendations for future electoral processes in Hargeisa on 25th December 2024 in Hargeisa City. The objectives of the forum comprised of evaluation of the roles played by key electoral stakeholders (political parties,… Continue reading Somaliland Election
Home Center for Democracy and Governance (CDG), Somaliland Dialogue Working Group (SDWG) in partnership with the Heinrich Boll Stiftung (HBS), organized an open dialogue forum to strengthen political inclusivity for all citizens ahead of the upcoming elections in Somaliland on 29th November 2024. The dialogue forum objectives aimed to address challenges hindering political inclusivity for… Continue reading Political Participation in Somaliland
Home The Horn of Africa finds itself at a crossroads following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland on 1st January 2024. This agreement, laden with both potential and challenge, has sparked a whirlwind of debate. The international community, regional actors, and the people of Somaliland alike are grappling with… Continue reading Ethiopia-Somaliland (MoU)
Home The “Citizens’ Expectations Towards the House of Representatives Elected in 2021” report, initiated by the Somaliland Dialogue Working Group (SDWG), captures insights from an October 2023 participatory meeting aimed at enhancing the relationship between citizens and their elected MPs. The event provided a platform for Somaliland’s public to express their expectations, engage in dialogue… Continue reading Citizens’ Expectations Towards the House of Representatives Elected in 2021: October 2023 Dialogue by SDWG
Home Somaliland’s shift from a clan-based political structure to multiparty democracy aimed to foster inclusivity and broaden political representation. However, this transition introduced hurdles, particularly in ensuring fair representation across clans and increasing women’s participation in governance. While the multiparty system granted women the right to vote and run for office, their representation remains minimal,… Continue reading Somaliland Elections: Challenges in Achieving Inclusive Representation
Home On August 23, 2024, the Somaliland Center for Democracy and Governance (CDG) and GOLE-KEEN Forum hosted a pivotal dialogue titled “Challenges Hindering Political Parties in Somaliland: Democracy or Clannism” in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The forum brought together panelists and over 150 participants, including political representatives, civil society members, academics, and government officials, to discuss the… Continue reading Public Engagement Dialogue Report: Navigating Clannism and Democracy in Somaliland’s Political Landscape
Home This report by CDG explores the strategic Ethio-Somaliland Red Sea Agreement signed on January 1, 2024, focusing on its political, economic, and security benefits. The agreement, formed between Ethiopia and Somaliland, underscores mutual advantages in areas like international recognition, economic integration, and regional stability. Somaliland Recognition: The agreement serves as a significant step toward… Continue reading Assessing Mutual Benefits in the Ethio-Somaliland Red Sea Agreement: The Diplomatic Dance
