AHMED MUSSE MOHAMED MANAGING DIRECTOR Ahmed has over 25 years of valuable experience in Somalia’s peacebuilding, development, and humanitarian sectors. He has established a stellar reputation through his work with international NGOs and UN agencies. Ahmed’s extensive background covers a wide range of areas, including peacebuilding, democratization processes, elections, and program management. He is involved …
In a bid to bolster electoral processes and enhance transparency, the Center for Democracy and Sustainable Development (DSD) recently organized a comprehensive three-day training session for staff members of the Transitional Puntland Electoral Commission (TPEC). Held from October 31 to November 2, 2021, in Garowe, the training brought together 21 participants from various departments within …
The Center for Democracy and Sustainable Development (CDSD), in partnership with the Ministry of Women Development and Family Affairs (MOWDAFA), organized a two-day training session for 68 women candidates participating in the local council elections in Garowe. This training was funded by the UNDP Joint Program for Local Governance (JPLG). The primary objective of the …
“The Center for DSD, in partnership with the Puntland Non-State Actors Association (PUNSAA), unveiled an election situation room at SAFARI Hotel in Qardho. This initiative aims to centralize and coordinate the efforts of local observers stationed across Qardho, Eyl, and Ufayn districts in Puntland. To enhance the efficiency of data collection, observers have been equipped …
The Center for Democracy and Sustainable Development (CDSD), in collaboration with the Puntland Non-State Actors Association, launched the Local Elections Observer Training today as part of the European Union-funded Somali Election Governance Transparency & Accountability Project (SEGTAP). During the training session, 68 local election observers were instructed on the code of conduct, data collection methods …
The Center for DSD today launched the Local Elections Observer Training Read More »
The Conflict Sensitivity and Peacebuilding Training held at the Sapphire Hotel in Addis Ababa from February 22 to February 25, 2021, marks a significant stride towards embedding conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding principles into humanitarian and development efforts in Ethiopia. Organized by the Center for Democracy and Sustainable Development, this training was specifically tailored for staff …
Understanding the Conflict Dynamics The Bale Zone, with its diverse communities and complex socio-political landscape, has been a focal point for tensions between the Oromia and Somali regions. These tensions often revolve around land use, resource access, and ethnic disputes, exacerbated by environmental challenges and historical grievances. The assessment by the Center for DSD sought …
Conflict assessment in Bale Zone of the Oromia region in Ethiopia Read More »
