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Somalia's Development Sector

Practical insights, lessons learned, and evidence-based perspectives from Himma's research and field operations across Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

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What Makes a Good Theory of Change for Somalia-Context Programmes?
MEL & Programme Design
What Makes a Good Theory of Change for Somalia-Context Programmes?

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.

Gender-Transformative Programming: Beyond Counting Women Participants
Gender & Social Inclusion
Gender-Transformative Programming: Beyond Counting Women Participants

Inclusion is not the same as empowerment. This piece unpacks the difference between gender-sensitive and gender-transformative approaches in development programming.

Youth Hubs as Governance Entry Points: Evidence from Baidoa
Youth & Governance
Youth Hubs as Governance Entry Points: Evidence from Baidoa

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.

KoboToolbox vs SurveyCTO: Which Platform for Somalia Field Operations?
Research Tools & Technology
KoboToolbox vs SurveyCTO: Which Platform for Somalia Field Operations?

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.

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