Galad Mohamed Barre

is a junior researcher at Garaad Institute. His main research interests include poverty reduction, and Islamic finance and banking. He has written several publications. He previously worked at a best for mother & childcare organization as an Assistant Manager. He has also worked in different educational institutions. He is fluent in Somali and English, and in the Arabic language at intermediate level. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in the Science of Banking and Finance from the SIMAD University in Mogadishu, and also obtained his Master’s degree in the Science of Islamic Banking and Finance from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.