About
Governance
Governance and accountability
The Institute is governed by a Board of Trustees, with day-to-day leadership from an Executive Director and senior management team. Programme delivery, research and operational support share one management framework.
Institutional functions
| Function | Primary responsibility |
|---|---|
| Board of Trustees | Strategic direction, oversight and institutional accountability. |
| Executive Director and management | Institutional leadership, programme coordination and external engagement. |
| Research, Policy and MEAL | Research design, analysis, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning. |
| Programmes | Peacebuilding, governance, climate resilience and livelihoods programming. |
| Operations | Finance, human resources, logistics, risk and compliance. |
| Regional coordination | Coordination of assignments with Federal Member State and local stakeholders. |
Engagement with government
We support federal institutions, Federal Member States, Banadir Regional Administration and district authorities through research, technical assistance and capacity development, in planning, local governance, reconciliation, disaster preparedness, climate adaptation and inclusive service delivery.
Development and research partners
We welcome commissioned studies, joint research, consortium assignments and programme partnerships with UN agencies, development banks, civil society and academic institutions.
For each engagement, we identify the contracting client, government counterpart, implementing organisation and financing partner separately. Taking part in a funded programme does not by itself establish a direct partnership with the funder.
Working with communities
Community leaders, women, youth, displaced people and host communities help define priorities and assess proposed responses. Participants have the opportunity to question findings and influence recommendations.
Have a study or programme in mind? Let’s talk.
We work with government institutions, UN agencies, development partners and civil society on commissioned research, dialogue and capacity strengthening.