By Hanad Abdi - Reporter
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MOGADISHU, 29 October 2026 The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies has published a study examining the role, effectiveness and challenges of civil society organisations in Somalia, with particular attention to their contribution to transparency and government accountability.
The collapse of Somalia’s central government in the early 1990s weakened state institutions and disrupted access to essential public services. During this period, civil society organisations became important contributors to efforts to sustain healthcare, education and other forms of community support.
The research also explores the structure and independence of civil society organisations and their capacity to strengthen accountability and contribute to the development of state institutions.
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Mursal Mahamuud Saney, Director of the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies, said Somali civil society’s efforts date back many years and that these organisations had played an important role in the country’s state-building process and efforts leading to the establishment of Somalia’s Third Republic.
The study highlights that civil society continues to have a role in promoting government accountability, improving transparency and encouraging public participation in national affairs, and stresses the importance of understanding both the contributions of these organisations and the challenges that may limit their effectiveness.