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Mission Statement
The Institute for
Practical Research and Training was established in 1998 to promote local
initiatives in health, education, human rights and good governance in
Somaliland. IPRT is based and registered in Somaliland as a nongovernmental,
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Among IPRT's goals
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To attract skilled
and educated Somalis back from the Diaspora and engage them fully in
reconstruction and development activities
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To prepare sound
studies to guide reconstruction policies and to facilitate in-depth and
serious discussions among government, media and non-governmental
organizations
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To explore new
avenues for integrated regional development and appropriate innovative
technologies.
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In addition, IPRT
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A documentation
center to house reference and library materials.
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A center for
Somali and non-Somali scholars to conduct original field research on
targeted issues.
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A training center
for civil servants.
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Somaliland has come this far
without help. It needs your help
and the help of international
community to continue its
success.
Dr. Ahmed Hussein
Esa
Director of IPRT |
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