Education
- Education quality
- Adult education
- Higher education
- Digital learning
- AI in education
- Teacher development
- Curriculum improvement
- Access and inclusion
Pillar
Research for sustainable development
RIO Center conducts and supports high-quality research in the areas that matter most to Somalia's development — and turns findings into practical recommendations.
- 7
- Research themes
- 180+
- Studies supported
- Open access
- Publications
- By appointment
- Research Clinic
Research themes
Where we focus
Seven themes chosen because they carry the most weight for Somali institutions and communities.
Health
- Public health
- Maternal and child health
- Nutrition
- Community health
- Healthcare management
- Patient satisfaction
- Digital health
- Hospital service quality
Economy & Business
- Youth employment
- Entrepreneurship
- Small and medium enterprises
- Islamic finance
- Financial inclusion
- Market development
- Digital economy
- Poverty reduction
Technology
- Artificial intelligence
- Digital transformation
- Cybersecurity
- E-learning
- Information systems
- Digital public services
- Technology and employment
Governance & Public Policy
- Public administration
- Institutional performance
- Local governance
- Policy implementation
- Public service delivery
- Accountability
- Peacebuilding and state-building
Social Development
- Youth development
- Women's empowerment
- Migration and displacement
- Social protection
- Community resilience
- Disability inclusion
- Social cohesion
Environment & Agriculture
- Climate change
- Environmental protection
- Food security
- Sustainable agriculture
- Water management
- Livestock development
- Climate-smart agriculture
RIO Research Clinic
Stuck on your research? Book a consultation.
The Research Clinic pairs students, lecturers, and professionals with an experienced methodologist — at whatever stage you are stuck.
Research ethics
Every study RIO Center supports is held to the same standards.
- Research integrity
- Accuracy and verification of data
- Protection of personal and confidential information
- Informed consent
- Prevention of plagiarism
- Protection of research participants' rights
- Neutrality and objectivity
- Responsible publication
- Transparency
- Management of conflicts of interest
Knowledge products
Recent publications
Programmes
Research programmes
RIO Research Clinic
A booking-based advisory service for students, lecturers, researchers, and professionals who need expert guidance at any stage of a research project.
Government Policy and Research Dialogue
A professional platform bringing together government leaders, researchers, universities, experts, and development professionals.