Garaad Institute for Social Research and Development Studies is a non-profit, independent research institution that strives to formulate public and private policies based on rigorous research. The institute is headquartered in Mogadishu, Somalia, and has branches in other regions of the country.
The institute was established by a group of Somali scholars,

Garaad Institute aims to be a leading research centre for social science studies to help Somalians build a better life.

As the leading institute for socioeconomic and research organizations in Somalia, the mission of the institute is three-fold: conducting high-quality researches pertaining to economic, political and social issues in Somalia, disseminating the findings of the researches, and providing training and consultation to public administrators and private organizations.

Climate change and crop production nexus in Somalia: an empirical evidence from ARDL technique

Extreme climatic effects hamper livestock production in Somalia

Assessing the effects of climate change and political instability on sorghum production: Empirical evidence from Somalia

Asymmetric impact of energy utilization and economic development on environmental degradation in Somalia