Rajo Research Institute
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Scholars, researchers, and practitioners united by a common conviction — that knowledge is the foundation of lasting change.

Dr. Abdifatah Ahmed Ali Afyare
Founder & Director

Dr. Abdifatah Ahmed Ali Afyare

Founder & Director

Dr. Afyare is the founder and director of Rajo Research Institute. He brings extensive expertise in research, policy analysis, and academic training, with a commitment to generating locally-relevant knowledge for Somalia's development. His work spans governance, conflict resolution, and institutional capacity building across the Horn of Africa.

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