Evidence that helps communities move forward.
TAB Center aims to produce reliable knowledge about Somalia and support evidence-based decisions through research, data, analysis, and practical recommendations.
Understand the issue. Use evidence. Inform action.
Research activities may include surveys, data collection and analysis, community needs assessments, policy research, baseline studies, impact assessments, and research reports.
- Social, educational, economic, environmental, and community research.
- Labour-market and skills-needs studies.
- Research publications and policy briefs.
- Evidence to inform awareness and development programs.
Findings lead to recommendations, awareness, and action.
Questions that matter in Somalia
The organizational framework proposes the following areas for an annual research agenda.
Youth employment in Somalia
Explore employment barriers and opportunities for young people.
Digital skills gaps among Somali youth
Understand skills needs and opportunities for digital learning.
Environmental awareness in Mogadishu
Examine awareness, practices, and community engagement.
Waste management practices
Study community practices and opportunities for improvement.
Education quality in Somalia
Investigate issues affecting education and learning outcomes.
Graduate employability
Explore the relationship between graduate skills and employment.
Entrepreneurship among Somali youth
Understand enterprise development, challenges, and support needs.
Digital transformation in Somali institutions
Explore institutional digital capacity and adoption.
Community development challenges
Identify community priorities and practical response options.
Skills needs of the Somali labour market
Explore skills demand to inform training and workforce development.
From research design to useful outputs.
Research design
Survey design, research methodology, proposals, and needs assessments.
Data & analysis
Data collection, data analysis, and interpretation of findings.
Reports & learning
Research reports, policy briefs, baseline studies, and impact assessments.
Research agenda items are proposed priorities in the strategic framework; they are not presented here as completed studies or published findings.