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The Centre for Democracy and Governance (CDG) is an independent, Somaliland based non-profit

center of excellence that promotes the advancement of democracy and good governance. The

CDG works to deep democracy and contributes peace and security in Horn of Africa, the African

continent and beyond through dialogue, the pursuit of knowledge and rigorous analysis of critical

issues and developments. In exercising this responsibility, CDG focuses on the challenges of

institution building, democratic governance and the rule of law, as well as opportunities for peace,

security, cooperation and integration.

CDG promotes sustainable democratic development through the provision of advisory services

and operational support in favor of electoral management bodies and national, regional and

international organizations dealing with the implementation of the different steps of an electoral

process. We promote inclusive elections, democratic constitutions and accountability in public

institutions. We provide analysis and support to those engaged in building democracy around the

world.

CDG has area expertise of conflict analysis and conflict resolution and this action is for women and

young people are more involved and play an increased and constructive role in local conflict

management and decision-making processes in Eastern regions of Somaliland specially Sool and

Sanaag regions. Additionally, we aim for women, girls and youth can participate in local policy-

making and conflict resolution processes; as well as to empower young people, women and girls

and their perspectives through leadership training, conflict mediation training and socio-cultural

activities.

CDG’s aims to address these issues in a number of ways. Through the Institute’s legislative,

executive office, and local government strengthening programs, the center will assist government

institutions in listening to citizens (through public hearings, for example), and responding to their

concerns. CDG will also began to help legislatures build capacity to address specific policy issues,

focusing on legislative engagement on poverty reduction initiatives, CSOs policies, and

management of oil, gas and mining industries