Selected Projects and Assignments
Somali Researchers Association (SRA) has delivered research, evaluation, data-quality, monitoring and advisory assignments across Somalia.
Our experience covers health, education, economic development, governance, humanitarian response and institutional strengthening. The assignments presented below demonstrate how SRA applies research methods, nationwide field capacity and local knowledge to address practical questions for clients.
Nationwide Health-Facility CMR Audit Assessment
Year: 2026
Sector: Health
Geographic coverage: Banadir and Federal Member States
Coverage: 31 health facilities
SRA conducted a nationwide assessment of health facilities to examine service availability, facility readiness, documentation, referral arrangements and compliance with relevant service requirements.
The assignment included facility visits, interviews with responsible personnel, direct observation, document review, data validation and preparation of findings and recommendations.
Services provided:
- Assessment design and field planning
- Digital data collection
- Health-facility verification
- Key informant interviews
- Data-quality review
- Analysis and reporting
Data Quality Assessment for BAB Schools
Year: 2023
Sector: Education
Assignment type: Data-quality assessment
SRA assessed the quality of school and programme data, focusing on its accuracy, completeness, consistency and reliability.
The assignment reviewed available records and reporting processes, identified data-quality gaps and provided recommendations for improving data management and programme reporting.
Services provided:
- Review of school records and reporting tools
- Data verification and consistency checks
- Identification of missing or conflicting information
- Data-quality analysis
- Corrective recommendations
- Assessment reporting
Evaluation of the Cooperation Framework 2021–2025
Year: 2026
Sector: Multi-sector development
Assignment type: Programme evaluation
SRA supported the assessment of progress, results and lessons emerging from the implementation of the Cooperation Framework covering the period 2021–2025.
The work brought together documentary evidence, stakeholder perspectives and available programme data to assess performance and inform future planning.
Services provided:
- Document and evidence review
- Stakeholder consultation
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Data analysis and synthesis
- Contribution to evaluation findings
- Reporting and validation support
Primary-School Curriculum Revision
Sector: Education
Client sector: Government education institution
Assignment type: Curriculum research and technical support
SRA contributed research and technical support to the review and revision of primary-school curriculum materials.
The assignment considered the relevance, clarity, consistency, inclusion and contextual suitability of curriculum content and supporting learning materials.
Services provided:
- Curriculum and document review
- Education research
- Stakeholder consultation
- Technical input and quality review
- Compilation of recommendations
- Validation support
Our Assignment Capabilities
Across its projects, SRA can provide:
- Research design and methodology
- Baseline, mid-term and final evaluations
- Quantitative and qualitative data collection
- Third-party monitoring and verification
- Data-quality assessments
- GIS and geographic analysis
- Policy and institutional research
- Stakeholder consultation
- Statistical and thematic analysis
- Technical reporting and presentations
Quality and Confidentiality
SRA applies appropriate research-ethics, quality-assurance and data-protection procedures throughout its assignments. Information about clients and projects is published only when disclosure is permitted.
Additional assignment information, completion documentation and professional references may be made available to prospective clients upon request and subject to confidentiality requirements.
Work With SRA
SRA welcomes opportunities to support government institutions, development partners, civil society organisations and private-sector clients requiring reliable evidence and context-sensitive research services.
Contact SRA to discuss your proposed assignment.