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Peace ,security and Reconciliation
DRDO’s peace-building endeavors lies a profound recognition of the diverse origins of conflict. Among the most pervasive are resource-based communal conflicts, which often arise from the competition over scarce natural resources among rural nomadic pastoralists. These conflicts, centered on the control and sharing of land, water, and pasture, pose significant obstacles to stability and societal cohesion in Somalia. Conflict not only takes human lives, destroys communities and erodes development gains, but also leaves a legacy of fear, hostility, and trauma.
Key Peacebuilding Experience & Results
Without effective, inclusive peace and reconciliation processes, countries are likely to revert back to violence. Through cutting edge research, training and field support, DRDO analyzes conflict dynamics and invests in peace building and reconciliation to build strong resilient society.
Meygaagle Peace Declaration – USAID/TIS+ (2019)
DRDO led a peacebuilding process along the Burtinle Corridor, culminating in a historic local reconciliation agreement and strengthening peaceful relations among affected communities.
State-Building & Reconciliation Support Programme – UNDP (2025)
DRDO implemented the State-Building and Reconciliation Support Programme (SRSP) across Puntland and Galmudug, supporting inclusive dialogue, reconciliation, and community-led peacebuilding.
Resource Conflict Mediation – USAID/TIS+
DRDO was mandated by relevant authorities and USAID/TIS+ to facilitate mediation of inter-community pastoralist water-resource conflicts in Godod, helping communities address competing resource claims through dialogue and negotiated solutions.
Galkayo Peace Plan – USAID/TIS+ (2017)
DRDO implemented a strategic communications and peacebuilding initiative, training 20 journalists from four media stations in conflict-sensitive reporting. The resulting peace dialogues gained wider visibility through a landmark BBC documentary, amplifying local peacebuilding efforts.
These conflicts, centered on the control and sharing of land, water, and pasture, pose significant obstacles to stability and societal cohesion in Somalia. Conflict not only takes human lives, destroys communities and erodes development gains, but also leaves a legacy of fear, hostility, and trauma.
Peace, Security and Reconciliation
Meygaagle Peace Declaration – USAID/TIS+ (2019)
DRDO led a peacebuilding process along the Burtinle Corridor, culminating in a historic local reconciliation agreement and strengthening peaceful relations among affected communities.
State-Building & Reconciliation Support Programme – UNDP (2025)
DRDO implemented the State-Building and Reconciliation Support Programme (SRSP) across Puntland and Galmudug, supporting inclusive dialogue, reconciliation, and community-led peacebuilding.
Resource Conflict Mediation – USAID/TIS+
DRDO was mandated by relevant authorities and USAID/TIS+ to facilitate mediation of inter-community pastoralist water-resource conflicts in Godod, helping communities address competing resource claims through dialogue and negotiated solutions.
Galkayo Peace Plan – USAID/TIS+ (2017)
DRDO implemented a strategic communications and peacebuilding initiative, training 20 journalists from four media stations in conflict-sensitive reporting. The resulting peace dialogues gained wider visibility through a landmark BBC documentary, amplifying local peacebuilding efforts.
Overall Reach
These initiatives have strengthened dialogue, reconciliation, and community-led peacebuilding, contributing to more peaceful and resilient communities across Puntland, Galmudug, and beyond
Galkayo Peace Plan – USAID/TIS+ (2017)
RDO implemented a strategic communications
The resulting peace dialogues gained wider visibility
documentary, amplifying local peacebuilding efforts
