About Us
Who We Are
Established in 2007, SORADI is an independent research and development institute with a long-standing track record of advancing sustainable development in complex and climate-vulnerable contexts.
SORADI brings together rigorous research and analysis, institutional capacity building, and programme delivery within a single integrated model. Our work is grounded in local expertise and strengthened by specialised technical capabilities, including an in-house GIS and spatial analysis centre that supports evidence generation, planning, and informed decision-making at scale.
Recognised as a centre of excellence in innovation and applied development, SORADI works in close partnership with academic institutions, development agencies, governments, and civil society actors worldwide to address priority social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Today, SORADI stands as a leading example of homegrown development solutions, fostered in an environment of global learning.
Our Purpose & Direction
Our Vision
SORADI envisions a world where inclusive, climate-resilient, and sustainable development enables people to live with dignity, secure livelihoods, and a healthy environment.
Our Mission
SORADI makes a lasting difference by producing rigorous research, shaping evidence-based policy, strengthening capacity, and delivering sustainable development solutions to complex challenges in fragile and climate-vulnerable contexts.
Our Core Values
The principles that define how we work, partner, and deliver impact.
Integrity
We uphold uncompromising ethical standards, transparency, and accountability, setting the benchmark for responsible and trusted institutional practice.
Excellence
We pursue excellence by setting and maintaining the highest levels of quality, rigour, and performance, consistently delivering work that meets the most demanding professional standards.
Impact
We create value through solutions that deliver measurable, lasting results and demonstrably improve outcomes in complex and demanding contexts.
Sustainability
Sustainability is the bedrock of our Institute. We integrate environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic resilience into solutions designed to endure, adapt, and remain effective over time.
Our Expertise
The fields in which we generate evidence, advise on policy, and deliver programmes across the Horn of Africa.
Climate Change & Resilience
Research and programming that strengthen adaptation and resilience in climate-vulnerable communities.
Pastoralism & Livelihoods
Evidence on pastoralist systems, mobility, and sustainable livelihoods across the drylands.
GIS & Spatial Analysis
Geospatial data, mapping, and spatial analytics delivered through our in-house GIS Lab.
Governance & Public Policy
Applied analysis of governance, accountability, and policy across the public sector.
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Robust M&E systems and evidence frameworks that improve programme effectiveness.
Research & Evidence Generation
Rigorous, field-based research that informs decisions and shapes policy.
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion
Embedding GESI across research, programming, and institutional practice.
Institutional Capacity Building
Training and systems that strengthen institutions and local expertise.
Investment & Development Advisory
Conflict-sensitive investment and development advisory for responsible growth.
Our Cross-Cutting Commitments
Commitments that shape how our values are applied in practice across all areas of work.
Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI)
We embed gender equality & social inclusion as core operational principles and champion them as foundational to effective, legitimate, and high-quality development outcomes.
Partnership & Collaboration
We build high-value partnerships, aligning expertise and capability to deliver outcomes at scale and with lasting effect.
Creativity & Innovation
We advance innovation by challenging assumptions, deepening learning, and applying insight and fit-for-purpose technologies to deliver high-impact results.