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Governance & Institutional Structure
INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE
Board of Trustees
Provides strategic oversight, institutional governance, and accountability.
Advisory Council
Comprised of respected Somali and international professionals, academics, researchers, and development experts.
Executive Leadership
Responsible for institutional management, program implementation, and strategic direction.
TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS
| Department / Unit | Main Function |
|---|---|
| Policy & Governance Center | Governance analysis, policy research, foresight, and strategic intelligence |
| Economic Development Unit | Economic transformation, investment dialogue, and entrepreneurship ecosystems |
| Research & Analytics Center | Data systems, strategic analysis, MEL, and knowledge intelligence |
| Leadership & Learning Academy | Leadership development, digital skills, tertiary partnerships, and training |
| Innovation & Technology Hub | Digital economy, AI awareness, innovation ecosystems, and technology programs |
| History & Heritage Center | Cultural preservation, archives, oral history, and inclusive heritage programs |
| Civic Dialogue & Governance Unit | Social cohesion, institutional trust, civic engagement, and national dialogue |
| Climate & Resilience Unit | Climate adaptation, environmental sustainability, and resilience planning |
Board of Trustees
Mohamud Ahmed Hassan
Founder, Kenadid Institute for Policy & Development (KIPD)
Fatima Mohamed
Vice Chairperson
Omar Hassan
Trustee
Zainab Ali
Trustee
Advisory Council
Kadra Sheikh
Senior Advisor
Ibrahim Jama
Senior Advisor
Asad Warsame
Senior Advisor
Executive Leadership
Executive Director
Chief Executive
Director of Research
Research Leadership
Director of Programmes
Programme Leadership
Technical Departments
Policy & Governance Department
Leads engagement with government institutions on policy and governance reform.
Research & Analytics Department
Produces KIPD's core research, data analysis and strategic foresight.
Programs & Activities Department
Designs and delivers fellowships, forums and field-based activities.
Partnerships & Communications Department
Manages external relationships, media and public communications.
Operations & Finance Department
Oversees institutional operations, compliance and financial management.