Practical insights, lessons learned, and evidence-based perspectives from Himma's research and field operations across Somalia and the Horn of Africa.
Drawing on years of survey fieldwork across Somalia, we examine the most common data quality failures in humanitarian assessments and how rigorous QA protocols can prevent them.
A theory of change is only useful if it reflects reality. We explore what works — and what doesn't — when designing ToCs for fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Inclusion is not the same as empowerment. This piece unpacks the difference between gender-sensitive and gender-transformative approaches in development programming.
Based on Himma's work with UN-Habitat in Southwest State, this piece examines how youth centres can serve as meaningful entry points for civic engagement and local governance.
A practical comparison of the two leading mobile data collection platforms from the perspective of a field-based MEL consultancy operating in low-connectivity environments.