Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (Somalia)

Briefly defined by its presentation on the website, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies (HIPS) was established in Mogadishu in January 2013 as an independent, nonprofit, and nonpartisan research center dedicated to informing and influencing public policy and practice in Somalia. HIPS produces original research on strategically important issues related to Somalia’s peacebuilding and socioeconomic development, including policy briefs, research reports, commentaries, and blogs. The Institute’s work is anchored in three core pillars: research and policy analysis, policy dialogue—most notably through platforms such as the Annual Forum for Ideas (AFI)—and capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening institutional and human capital.

The Heritage Institute for Policy Studies is aligned with the work of the Global South Perspectives Network (GSPN) by promoting development coordination between and within Think tanks in the Global South. It also emphasizes the importance of inclusive dialogue and representation in global governance, advocating for the voices of marginalized communities to be heard and considered in decision-making processes.