Institute for Somali Studies - ISOS -

Institute for Somali Studies (ISOS) is a non-profit research center within Mogadishu University. It was established on 05 March, 2001 in Mogadishu, Somalia.

The Institute aims at knowledge generation through research and analysis on Somalia, Horn of Africa, and the Somali communities in abroad. 

The ISOS is a platform for sharing knowledge, ideas and experience; and promotes analysis of key and contemporary issues and developments. It focuses on issues which are critical to the recovery and rebuilding of Somalia, a country emerging from a devastating civil war. 

The ISOS conducts and coordinates researches workshops, conferences, discussions, and dialogues; and disseminates findings, reports, and analysis through publications and events.   

The ISOS works with institutions at national, regional and worldwide level. 

The Institute is located in Mogadishu, Somalia.