Heritage Institute for Policy Studies

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Heritage Institute for Policy Studies
Formation2013
Type Political institute
HeadquartersMogadishu
Location
Key people
Director Mursal Saney
Website heritageinstitute.org

The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) is a think tank based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

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Overview

The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan research center which aims to inform and influence public policy and practice through field-based research, informed analysis and innovative solutions in the form of reports, policy briefs and public debates.

Established in Mogadishu, [1] Somalia in January 2013, the HIPS has begun writing reports and policy papers to advise the nascent Somali government, international organizations, and other local actors. In its first six months, HIPS has provided commentary and guidance on topics as diverse as educational opportunities in Somalia, displaced nationals, and domestic diplomatic initiatives in Kismayo and the self-declared state of Somaliland. [2] Notable speakers include Asha Haji Elmi, Mohamed Nur "Tarzan" and Mohamed Ali Ameriko.

As part of its mission, the HIPS will also promote a culture of learning and research in Somalia. It aims to do so by launching a series of public libraries across the country, organizing summer book fairs and offering research courses and fellowships to postgraduate students and aspiring researchers. [3]

HIPS is headed by Mursal Saney. [4]



References

  1. ↑ Hujale, Moulid. "Hassan Mohamud: The second coming of Somalia's new president". www.aljazeera.com.
  2. ↑ Dana Stuster, John. "Somalia's First Think Tanker on His Country: It's a 'Researcher's Gold Mine'". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  3. ↑ "Somalia's first think tank was launched in Mogadishu". Heritage Institute for Policy Studies. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  4. ↑ Ali, Farah. "Mursal Saney oo loo magacaabay agaasimaha Machadka Heritage". VOA (in Somali). Retrieved 1 September 2023. Mursal Saney ayaa bedelaya Dr. Afyare Cilmi oo iska casilay xilka agaasimaha Heritage bishii July kadib laba sano oo uu xilkaas hayay.
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