Policy Briefs

 Evidence for Informed Decisions

Somali Researchers Association (SRA) produces concise, evidence-based policy briefs that help policymakers, public institutions, development partners and civil society organizations understand important issues and make informed decisions.

Our policy briefs translate research findings and data into clear analysis and practical recommendations. Each brief examines a specific policy issue, explains why it matters, presents the available evidence and identifies realistic options for action.

What Our Policy Briefs Include

Depending on the subject, each policy brief may include:

– A clear description of the policy issue
– Relevant research findings and data
– Analysis of the people, sectors or locations affected
– Key policy implications
– Practical and achievable recommendations
– References, data sources and methodological notes

Areas of Focus

SRA develops policy briefs across areas including:

– Health and public health
– Education and skills development
– Economic development and livelihoods
– Governance and public administration
– Climate resilience and disaster risk
– Humanitarian assistance and social protection
– Gender, youth and social inclusion
– Financial inclusion and digital development

Our Policy Briefs

Explore our latest policy briefs below. Each publication provides a short summary and a downloadable version for further reading.

Our Publication Standards

SRA is committed to accuracy, independence and responsible use of evidence. We clearly distinguish research findings from analysis and recommendations, acknowledge data sources and explain important limitations.

The opinions and recommendations presented in a policy brief are those of SRA or the named authors unless otherwise stated. Commissioned policy briefs are published only with the client’s permission.

Commission a Policy Brief

SRA also develops policy briefs for government institutions, development partners, NGOs and other organizations. Our team can support evidence reviews, data analysis, stakeholder consultation, policy option development, technical writing and publication design.

To discuss a policy brief, contact us at  info@sra.so