The Knowledge Economy: Somalia

‘Knowledge is power’ is true on many levels for data collection and analyses within the development sector. Too often, the voices of western consultants that are shortly flown into the country are valued over local voices. In this episode, Somali Public Agenda director Mahad Wasuge discusses his report on how this ‘knowledge business’ is especially harmful in countries like Somalia, with a weaker state and security issues. He does so with Abdinasir Hussein, who will share his experiences on the topic from his work as Sr. M&E Officer for Conflict Dynamics International.

Click here for more information about the Fragile Truths Podcast. To get in touch with Abdinasir Hussein, you can e-mail him at: [email protected], follow him on LinkedIn or on Twitter. To get in touch with Mahad Wasuge, you can e-mail him at: [email protected], follow him on LinkedIn or on Twitter. 

Click here to check out the report "Who owns data in Somalia? Ending the country’s privatised knowledge economy" by Somali Public Agenda that is referred to in this episode.

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