Why I’m starting this blog
Research about Somalia is growing, but much of it never reaches the people it is about. This site is my small attempt to change that.
Writing
Articles, essays and research notes.
Doing research in Somalia: access, data and trust
Three practical lessons on collecting reliable data where official statistics are thin and trust has to be earned.
Reading list: understanding Somalia’s development
A starting list of the kinds of sources I return to, and how to read them alongside each other.