Peace & Development Institute
Building peace. Empowering communities.
Advancing peacebuilding, research, dialogue, governance and sustainable development through community-driven solutions.
Serving communities without political affiliation or discrimination.
Women, youth, elders, civil society and vulnerable groups help shape our work.
Local dialogue, research and partnerships turn priorities into practical action.
Our Programmes
Six pathways to peace and development
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Inclusive dialogue, mediation, reconciliation and social cohesion.
Research and Policy Development
Applied research, policy briefs, conflict analysis and evidence-based decisions.
Community Development and Resilience
Education, livelihoods, climate resilience and disaster risk reduction shaped by community priorities.
Governance and Civic Engagement
Accountable governance, civic participation, human rights and stronger public institutions.
Youth and Women’s Empowerment
Leadership, entrepreneurship, civic education, opportunity and gender equality.
Institutional Capacity Development
Training, mentoring, human capital development, research and organizational support.
Partner with PDI for lasting impact
Strategic Priorities
Objectives that guide our work
PRIORITY
Peacebuilding Focus
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
- Nationwide Scope
- Inclusive Dialogue
Inclusive dialogue, mediation, reconciliation and social cohesion.
PRIORITY
Research & Policy
Research and Policy Development
- Evidence & Analysis
- Policy Dialogue
Applied research, policy briefs, conflict analysis and evidence-based decisions.
PRIORITY
Community Resilience
Community Development and Resilience
- Community-Led
- Resilience & Livelihoods
Education, livelihoods, climate resilience and disaster risk reduction.
PRIORITY
Governance Focus
Governance and Civic Engagement
- Waqooyi Bari State
- Civic Participation
Accountable governance, civic participation and stronger institutions.
PRIORITY
Youth & Women
Youth and Women’s Empowerment
- Youth & Women
- Leadership & Skills
Leadership, entrepreneurship, civic education and gender equality.
PRIORITY
Capacity Development
Institutional Capacity Development
- Institutions & Partners
- Training & Mentoring
Human capital development, research, training and organizational support.
About PDI
Dialogue, evidence and community leadership
PDI is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental and non-partisan institution headquartered in Las’anod, Waqooyi Bari State, Somalia.
A peaceful, inclusive and prosperous society where dialogue, justice, good governance and sustainable development enable every community to thrive.
To advance peacebuilding, research, dialogue, governance and sustainable development through evidence, capacity building and community-driven solutions.
Peace & Non-Violence
Inclusiveness & Participation
Dialogue & Development
Human Rights & Equality
Transparency & Integrity
Our Approach
Locally led. Inclusive. Evidence based.
Our participatory and evidence-based approach combines inclusive dialogue, local leadership, strategic partnerships, accountability and continuous learning.
How We Work
From dialogue to sustainable action
Communities and partners jointly design inclusive, practical local solutions.
Local teams implement agreed activities through trusted community structures.