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The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in peace and reconciliation, a priority for Somalis from the grassroots to the federal level, and key to building lasting institutions, have led to openings to bring previously inaccessible areas into democratization efforts. The government has also been strengthening its efforts to prioritize much-needed reconciliation processes across Somalia – both at the local and national level. A central challenge now in the Somali region is to situate peace and reconciliation processes in the context of statebuilding, while employing statebuilding as a platform to strengthen trust, social cohesion and sustainable peace. Neither process will be possible without the broad and inclusive engagement of Somali citizens, requiring efforts to re-establish and strengthen the social contract – a concept that could be described in the Somali context as “talo wadaag”, the sharing of advice before making important decisions. Interpeace implements directly through its staff on the ground, including the Interpeace Peacebuilding Team (IPT) in South Central Somalia, and through its long-term partners, Peace and Development Research Center (PDRC) in Puntland and Academy of Peace and Development (APD) in Somaliland. Interpeace has been successfully working across the Somali region, supporting peacebuilding and democratization processes, including elections, for 20 years. Pivotal to this engagement are the experienced teams at APD, PDRC and the IPT, who are deeply rooted in their respective regions and steeped in peacebuilding approaches that have been developed and tested over years. Interpeace’s programme staff support the teams through regular field visits to provide administrative and programmatic support in design and implementation, as well as ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.Goal
Over the past two decades, Interpeace and partners have worked relentlessly to ensure that decisions made by government at all levels are inclusive and represent a peacebuilding approach to governance, putting consensus and conflict management at the centre of processes such as elections, policy making, and legal revision. It is on this basis that Interpeace conceptualised its current peacebuilding programme, Talo Wadaag: A Social Contract for Somalia (2017-2022), which seeks to emphasize the importance of this engagement between citizens and their representatives at all levels of government.
“Talo Wadaag” (Social Contract)
Since its inception in July 2017, the Interpeace Somali Peacebuilding Programme, Talo Wadaag (2017-2021), has helped create opportunities for collaboration and convergence between different stakeholders, to advance peacebuilding processes across the Somali Region. The Talo Wadaag programme aims to achieve the following outcomes:
Improve understanding and capacity of citizens and civil society, particularly women and youth, to play an active role in ongoing peacebuilding and democratization processes
Ensure democratization processes and policies are more participatory, inclusive, and responsive to citizens, civil society, and other stakeholders
Ensure citizens, civil society, and decision makers use increasingly inclusive local infrastructures for peace to sustainably prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts
Key accomplishments:
Since 2017, Interpeace and its Somali partners have engaged...
Strengthening local peace structures in Galkacyo and Burtinle
In the conflict-affected areas of Galkacyo and Burtinle, Interpeace and local partner PDRC have engaged in technical support to strengthen the Joint Peace Committee and Early Warning Committee. We have implemented training sessions on mitigation and early warning techniques, as well as capacity-building on context-appropriate communication mechanisms for conflict prevention. The collaboration facilitated by Interpeace programme staff has allowed the local team members to use their joint cooperation as a way to bridge the conflict divide and effectively engage their respective communities in peacebuilding efforts. This has enabled the programme to facilitate dialogue on important conflict issues and transcend the conflict divides.
Our engagement in Galkacyo began in 2017, when Interpeace and PDRC conducted a participatory-action research (PAR) process that resulted in the development of an in-depth ...
Resources
Puntland Nabad Ah: Astaynta Horumarka
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: November 1, 2015
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Peace in Puntland: Mapping the progress
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: November 1, 2015
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Somaliland's progress towards peace: Mapping the community perspective
Eastern and Central Africa, Somali Region
Aug, 2015
Somaliland's progress towards peace: Mapping the community perspective
Type: PDF Size: 5Mb Published: August 3, 2015
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Puntland's political transformation: Taking the first steps toward democratic elections
Eastern and Central Africa, Somali Region
Jun, 2015
Puntland's political transformation: Taking the first steps toward democratic elections
Type: PDF Size: 6Mb Published: June 1, 2015
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Confronting the future of Somaliland's democracy
Eastern and Central Africa, Somali Region
May, 2015
Confronting the future of Somaliland's democracy
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: May 1, 2015
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
The effect of a cyclone in Puntland
Published: February 28, 2014
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The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Bare-Kaabe
Type: PDF Size: 4Mb Published: September 11, 2013
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Teacher facilitation guide
Type: PDF Size: 9Mb Published: September 11, 2013
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
The search for peace - A peace mapping study
Published: May 7, 2013
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The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Puntland: Civic education programme through traditional delivery
Eastern and Central Africa, Somali Region
Apr, 2013
Puntland: Civic education programme through traditional delivery
Published: April 25, 2013
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The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
PDRC Anti-Piracy Campaign
Published: February 12, 2013
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The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Planting democracy in Puntland
Published: November 6, 2012
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The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Vote for peace II
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: September 17, 2012
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Women, poetry and video: The success of an inventive peacebuilding tool in Puntland
Eastern and Central Africa, Somali Region
Sep, 2012
Women, poetry and video: The success of an inventive peacebuilding tool in Puntland
Published: September 14, 2012
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The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Somali women: A force for peace
Published: September 3, 2012
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The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Pillars of peace: In pursuit of peace
Type: PDF Size: 6Mb Published: July 12, 2012
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Somali women - Agents of change
Published: October 18, 2011
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The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Somali programme overview
Type: PDF Size: 282Kb Published: August 17, 2011
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Pillars of Peace Somali programme
Type: PDF Size: 3Mb Published: November 19, 2010
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Puntland Note: Mapping the foundations of peace
Type: PDF Size: 3Mb Published: November 25, 2010
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Baaqa Mombasa ee Mabadi'ida Nabadda
Type: PDF Size: 12Kb Published: December 11, 2011
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Mombasa Declaration of the principles of peace
Type: PDF Size: 12Kb Published: December 11, 2009
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
War-murtiyeedkii ka soo baxay shirkii Mombasa
Type: PDF Size: 26Kb Published: December 11, 2009
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Communiqué of the Mombasa conference
Type: PDF Size: 22Kb Published: December 11, 2009
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
A synthesis report of the Peace Mapping Study
Type: PDF Size: 1Mb Published: June 10, 2009
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
A history of mediation in Somalia since 1988
Type: PDF Size: 1Mb Published: May 14, 2009
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
The search for peace
Type: PDF Size: 235Kb Published: September 17, 2009 Author: Dr. Pat Johnson
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
2008 Interpeace Partners Forum: Peacebuilding and statebuilding
Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Somali Region
Nov, 2008
2008 Interpeace Partners Forum: Peacebuilding and statebuilding
Type: PDF Size: 184Kb Published: November 12, 2008
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Community-based peace processes in South-Central Somalia
Eastern and Central Africa, Somali Region
Jul, 2008
Community-based peace processes in South-Central Somalia
Type: PDF Size: 4Mb Published: July 9, 2008
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
The Puntland experience
Type: PDF Size: 1Mb Published: July 17, 2008
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Peace in Somaliland
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: May 15, 2008
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Bringing together Somali civil society in the quest for peace
Eastern and Central Africa, Somali Region
Mar, 2008
Bringing together Somali civil society in the quest for peace
Type: PDF Size: 241Kb Published: March 13, 2008
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Pioneers of peace
Type: PDF Size: 1Mb Published: January 27, 2007
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
A force for change
Type: PDF Size: 1Mb Published: December 4, 2006
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
From plunder to prosperity
Type: PDF Size: 3Mb Published: November 17, 2006
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Roots for good governance
Type: PDF Size: 867Kb Published: November 16, 2006
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Local solutions
Type: PDF Size: 1Mb Published: September 14, 2006
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Peacemaking at the crossroads
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: September 21, 2006
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
A vote for peace
Type: PDF Size: 2Mb Published: September 15, 2006
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Funding the future
Type: PDF Size: 1Mb Published: July 14, 2006
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Dialogue not guns
Type: PDF Size: 1Mb Published: July 12, 2006
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Human (in)security and cities
Guatemala, West Africa, Eastern and Central Africa, Guinea-Bissau, Burundi, Somali Region, Latin America
Jun, 2006
Human (in)security and cities
Type: PDF Size: 206Kb Published: June 15, 2006 Author: Koenraad Van Brabant
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Evaluation of the War-Torn Societies Project in Somaliland (2002)
Eastern and Central Africa, Somali Region
Sep, 2002
Evaluation of the War-Torn Societies Project in Somaliland (2002)
Type: PDF Size: 485Kb Published: September 18, 2002
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
Evaluation of the War-Torn Societies Project in Somaliland (2001)
Eastern and Central Africa, Somali Region
Mar, 2001
Evaluation of the War-Torn Societies Project in Somaliland (2001)
Type: PDF Size: 204Kb Published: March 20, 2001 Author: Mary Hope Schwoebel
The Somali region has experienced incredible statebuilding and peacebuilding gains over the past decade. Democracy continues to advance throughout, and government institutions, though facing legitimacy and capacity challenges, have emerged and begun to function at both federal and state levels, with the focus now turning to the formation and establishment of local governments. Advancements in [...]
