RIYAADA Institute of Leadership & Governance

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What is RIYAADA Academy? The RIYAADA Institute for Leadership & Governance is an independent scholarly and professional institution based in Mogadishu, Somalia. Founded in 2021, it concentrates on building state capacity, executive education, institutional reform, and applied policy research to support sovereign governance. What key programs and services does RIYAADA offer? RIYAADA provides specialized executive and technical advisory services across four main areas: - Executive Education: Intensive modules such as the flagship 12-week Executive Leadership Program, Public Financial Management, and Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption. - Institutional Reform: Technical advice and diagnostics to assist federal and regional ministries in restructuring and modernizing public sector operations. - Research & Publishing: Applied policy research, working papers, and reports, including the annual State of Governance in Somalia Report. - Specialized Cohorts: Targeted efforts such as the Women in Governance program to support female public sector leaders. Who is eligible to participate in these programs? Programs are tailored for practitioners and decision-makers rather than traditional full-time students. Eligible participants include: - Ministers, Directors-General, and senior civil servants. - Policy advisors and government finance or legal officers. - Public sector executives across Somalia’s Federal Member States and regional administrations. Are courses available online or in person? RIYAADA offers flexible learning formats for public sector professionals: - In-Person / Campus: Executive cohorts and workshops held at the Mogadishu campus. - Online & Blended Learning: Self-paced and cohort-based digital courses designed for government staff across all regions.

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