In 2023, the Centre for Democracy and Governance (CDG), based in Somaliland, made notable strides in fostering democracy, governance, and societal inclusivity. The organization engaged in key areas:
Governance and Legislation: CDG championed the Amendment of Election Law (Lr. 14) and developed a General Guideline for Committees to enhance transparency and efficiency.
Conflict Resolution: Addressing the Las-Anod Conflict, CDG facilitated dialogues for sustainable peace and conducted a conflict analysis of the Somaliland House of Representatives.
Social Integration: Initiatives like a Feasibility Study on Zakat and integrating Social Protection Modules in universities aimed to empower marginalized communities.
Civic Engagement: Research on Citizen Expectations and Public Dialogues on delayed elections bolstered democratic participation.
Digital Innovation: CDG launched a Digital Case Management System to streamline governance processes.
Gender Empowerment: Campaign management training for women and the establishment of a Women Political Network promoted gender inclusivity in political leadership.
Looking forward, CDG remains committed to strengthening democratic institutions and civic engagement, supporting peacebuilding, and advocating for women’s involvement in conflict resolution.