Research Reports

Evidence for Better Decisions

Somali Researchers Association (SRA) produces research reports that examine important social, economic and development issues affecting Somalia.

Our reports bring together reliable data, local knowledge and practical analysis to support policymakers, development partners, researchers, businesses and the public in understanding problems and considering possible responses.

Research Areas

Our reports cover areas including:

• Health and healthcare access
• Education and learning
• Economic development
• Markets, prices and affordability
• Governance and public-service delivery
• Climate change and community resilience
• Humanitarian needs
• Social behaviour and public opinion

Our Research Standards

SRA aims to make its research clear, transparent and useful. Each report should explain:

• The research question and purpose
• The methods used
• The population and locations covered
• The sources of information
• The period of data collection
• The principal findings
• Important limitations
• Practical conclusions and recommendations

Research involving individuals or communities is conducted with appropriate informed-consent, confidentiality, data-protection and research-ethics procedures.

Accessing Our Reports

Publicly available reports can be read or downloaded from this page. Some reports prepared for clients may not be publicly available because of contractual or confidentiality requirements.

Permission to reproduce SRA material should be requested unless the individual report provides different reuse conditions. When using an SRA report, readers should acknowledge the report title, author or institutional author, publication year and Somali Researchers Association.

Research Enquiries

For questions about an SRA report, access to supporting information or opportunities to collaborate on new research, contact:

Somali Researchers Association (SRA)
Email: sra@sra.so