1ST APU RESEARCH CONFERENCE

Africa/Mogadishu
Moqdisho Hall (Martisoor Hotel - Garowe)

Moqdisho Hall

Martisoor Hotel - Garowe

Mohamed Ali Farah (Chairman of APU)
Description

Introduction

The Association of Puntland Universities Research Conference is an event organized once a year with a specific theme that guides all the results of the conference, and every year has one theme. This event will bring together scholars, researchers, academicians, university students, policymakers, entrepreneurs, development partners, and business enterprises to create a knowledge and information exchange platform. It allows the researchers and debtors to share their ideas and/or disseminate research findings to participants in person and virtual. The conference will initiate debate forums on emerging issues related to the conference theme to intensely discuss challenges and provide practical solutions to arising matters. It also enhances capacity and initiatives that foster social service, economy, and technology.

About APU

The Association of Puntland Universities (APU) is a network that aims to bring together all the higher education and research institutions in Puntland to improve the quality of education, research, and responsibilities. The association dates to 2017, but it was not fully functional. To this end, the following universities: the University of Health Sciences (UoHS), University of Bosaso (UoB), East Africa University (EAU), Garowe Teachers Education College (GTEC), Puntland State University (PSU), Global Science University (GSU), Puntland University of Science and Technology (PUST), and Red Sea University (RSU) re-established and made it a fully functional entity that serves as a cooperative body and consultative network designed to enhance connections among institutions, fostering high standards of academic achievement and research.

Purpose

The purpose of the conference is to organize a research conference on enhancing responsibilities of social service, bring together scholars, researchers, experts, senior government officials, business organizations, and international organizations to disseminate research papers and facilitate debates to address challenges hampering social services to create equality and inclusiveness in social service.

Objectives

The key objectives of the Conference are to:

  1. Establish a research conference to discuss emerging issues on social service and unify social service sectors to work together to bring lasting change and success. 
  2. Hold a forum for disseminating research papers/findings, facilitating debates on challenges and solutions to social service in Puntland, and engaging the community, private sectors, and international community to accelerate social service, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas. 
  3. Bring together researchers, scholars, and experts from various academic disciplines and universities to exchange ideas and experiences. This also includes creating networking opportunities for the researchers to establish connections beyond institutional boundaries. 
  4. Record and recognize the work of the local universities toward social responsibilities and strengthen collaboration and networking among APU members and others through organizing research conferences, initiating innovations, and building research capacity.
  5. Facilitate policy briefing and capacity-building sessions to enhance decision-making and utilize up-to-date information that assists in making evidence-based and inclusive decision-making on matters about social service and addressing community needs.
Registration
PARTICIPANTS APU RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Participants
  • Abdi Adan Kalmoy
  • Abdikani Mohamed
  • Abdirahman Abdirisak
  • ABDULLAHI JAMA ISSE
  • Ahmed Adan
  • Ahmed Said
  • Bashiir Ismail mirood
  • Dahir Farah Hussein
  • Dek Omar
  • Dr. Ahmed khadar Jama
  • Mohamed Abdulakdir Adam
  • Mohamed Adow Ahmed
  • Mohamed Adow Ahmed
  • Mohamed Ahmed
  • Mohamed Bashir
  • Mohamed Dahir Ali
  • Mukhtar Abdi Ahmed
  • Mustafa Osman Farah
  • Najma mohamed
  • Najma Mohamed Adan
  • Omar GUN
  • Paul Mbaziira
  • Said salad Ali
  • Salah Herse
  • Yussuf Hussein Ibrahim
  • Zakaria Ahmed Mohamed
    • Welcoming and Registration: Day One
    • 08:59
      Holly Quran, Sh. Mohamud H. Yusuf

      Sh. Mohamud H. Yusuf

    • 09:05
      MoHHE, Director Abdirahman J. daacad

      Director Abdirahman J. daacad

    • 09:10
      APU Executive , Dr Mohamed Ali Farah

      Dr Mohamed Ali Farah

    • 09:15
      Member of Parliament, Abdiaziz Dahar, (MP)

      Abdiaziz Dahar, (MP)

    • 09:20
      Remarks from Puntland state ministries
    • 09:35
      Minister of Education, Hon. Fuaad Abshir

      Hon. Fuaad Abshir

    • 09:40
      Vice President, Hon Ilyaas Osman Lugator

      Ilyaas Osman Lugator

    • 09:50
      Importance of Research in Develop-ing Countries and Introduction to Conference Papers

      Abdirahman Sheikhdon (BoG APU)

    • Presenting Research Papers on Local Government, Service Delivery, and Conflict Resolution
      • 10:00
        Paper 1: Revisiting Puntland’s Decentralization Journey: Institutions, Reforms, and Realities

        Ahmed Shire

      • 10:14
        Paper 2: Delivering quality higher education in Puntland

        Abdinur Abdirizak, Admas University

      • 10:27
        Paper 3: Exploring the Challenges and Opportunities in Local Government Social Service Delivery: A Case Study of Bosaso Municipality.

        Abdirahman Mohamud Said, UOB

    • 10:40
      Tea break and networking
    • Research paper presentations

      MC Bin-Diriye

      • 11:00
        Paper 4: Conciliation Barometer: Key Preliminary Findings

        Ahmed

      • 11:12
        Paper 5: The Role of Local Governments in Addressing Rural-Urban Migration Through Service Provision in Somalia

        Abdullahi Ilyas Osman, JUST

      • 11:24
        Paper 6: Public-Private Collaboration in Social Services: A Pathway to Sustainable Development in Somalia

        Hassan Mohamed Olad, AAIU

      • 11:36
        Paper 7: Examining Clan Conflict Dynamics and their Role in Driving Displacement: Insights from Somalia.

        Ahmed Adam Mohamed

    • 11:50
      Presentation: Local Government: Challenges and Opportunities

      TOD

    • 12:25
      Prayer and Lunch Break

      Protocol Team

    • Panel Discussion: Enabling Environment and Challenges for Effective Local Governance

      Moderator: Ahmed Shire

      • 1
        Abdullahi Awil, MOEHE
        Speaker: Mr Abdullahi Awil (MOEHE)
      • 2
        Researcher
        Speaker: Mr Researcher Researcher (Researcher)
      • 3
        Expert
        Speaker: Mr Expert Expert (Expert)
      • 4
        Local Governance (2)
        Speaker: Mr Local Governance (2) Local Governance (2) (Local Governance (2))
    • 14:15
      Remarks for Sponsors - Amal Bank
    • 14:22
      Remarks for Sponsors - Amal Real Estate
    • 14:29
      Remarks for Sponsors - Golis
    • 14:36
      Remarks for Sponsors - Salam Bank
    • 14:45
      Remarks by Paul, an expert on local government
    • 15:00
      Rebuilding Hope: Community Engage-ment

      Mustafe Osman

    • 15:15
      Day 1 wrap-up and closing

      TBD

    • 07:30
      Registration and seating

      Protocol team

    • 08:00
      Recap

      Abdullahi N. Salad

    • 08:05
      Welcoming and Remarks

      State minister -Abdisalam Ali Farah

    • Presenting Research Papers on Education, health, energy, and technology

      Bin-Diriye

      • 08:10
        Paper 8: Exploring the Root Causes of Declining Student Enrollment in Teacher Training Colleges and Education Faculties: Challenges and Solutions

        Abdisalam Mohamed, RSU

      • 08:23
        Paper 9: The Impact of a Lack of Language Policy on Students’ Achievements in Primary School: The Case of Primary Schools in Garowe.

        Abdirahman Sheikhdon, GTEC

      • 08:36
        Paper 10: Factors Contributing to Students' Low Performance in Mathematics in the Puntland Centralized Exam.

        Ibrahim, PUST

      • 08:49
        Paper 11: The Role of Parents in Promoting Education Access of Children in Emergency Settings of Garowe, Puntland, Somalia.

        John Samanya & Abdirazak Farah Mohamed, PSU

    • 09:05
      Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ali Sheikh The role of education for social coherence

      Dr. Ali Sheikh

    • Panel Discussion: Teacher Training and Recruitment: Challenges and Solutions

      Abdirzak Farah

      • 5
        Abdirahman Adaani
        Speaker: Mr Abdirahman Adaani (Abdirahman Adaani)
      • 6
        MOEHE
        Speaker: Mr MOEHE MOEHE (MOEHE)
      • 7
        Abdisalam
        Speaker: Mr Abdisalam Abdisalam (Abdisalam)
      • 8
        Abdirahman Sheikhdon
        Speaker: Mr Abdirahan Sheikhdon (Sheikhdon)
      • 9
        Dr. Ayan
        Speaker: Dr Dr. Ayan Ayan (Education)
    • 10:35
      Tea break and networking
    • Research paper presentations

      Bin-diriye

      • 10:55
        Paper 13: Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Risk Factors among Patients Attending Galkacyo Medical Center, Galkacyo- Somalia: A cross-sectional study

        Ahmed A. Abdille, GSU

      • 11:05
        Paper 14: Examining the Drug Disposal Practices of Pharmacists in Puntland, Somalia: A Call for Improved Standards and Accountability

        Ahmed Nur Hersi, UoHS,

      • 11:15
        Paper 15: The Need for Somalia's Future Energy: How Can Somalia Move to Sustainable Renewable Energy?

        Abdisalam M Issa-Salwe, EAU

    • Research paper presentations

      MC Bin-Diriye

      • 11:55
        Paper 16: An insightful Commentary on the Transformative Role of Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Discovery, exemplified by the Protein Folding Problem

        Ahmed Mohamud Osman, UoHS

      • 12:10
        Paper 17: Spatial Variation and Factors Affecting Enhancing Health Institutional Delivery Access in Somalia: Spatial and Multilevel Analysis Using Nationwide Survey Data 2020.

        Hassan Mohamud Adem

    • 12:25
      Keynote Speaker: Ali Haji Warsame Theme: The Impact of Private Bank Investment on Economic Growth and Self-Employability in Puntland
    • 12:40
      Remarks by Dr. Khadar
    • 12:50
      Prayer and Lunch Break

      Protocol Team

    • Panel Discussion: The Impact of Private Bank Investment on Economic Growth and Self-Employability in Puntland

      Moderator: Luqman Gelle

      • 10
        Ali Hajji
        Speaker: Mr Ali Hajji Ali Hajji (Ali Hajji)
      • 11
        Dr. Ahmed-Khadar
        Speaker: Dr Dr. Ahmed Khadar (Dr. Ahmed-Khadar)
      • 12
        Ugas
        Speaker: Mr Ugas Ugas (Ugas)
      • 13
        Salam
        Speaker: Mr Salam Salam (Salam)
    • 14:10
      Contributors Speech: Arafat International Hospital
    • 14:20
      Keynote Speaker
    • 14:35
      Closing Remarks : Participants
    • 15:05
      Closing Remarks : APU
    • 15:15
      Closing Remarks: Ministry of Education Horn: Fu’ad Abshir