The Institute for Practical Research and Training (IPRT)

Contact:

Xorriyo Road, Sha'ab Area, 26 June

252 Hargeisa

+252-2528629 info@iprt.info or iprtorganiz@gmail.com https://www.iprt.info/

Organisation:

GAME

Grants:

Strengthening Youth Engagement in Peace Building Between Rival Clan and Political Groups Somaliland - working towards peaceful elections in November 2024. Contributing to Increased Knowledge of the Consequences of Climate Change to Populations at risk in Somaliland – IK3C

The Institute for Practical Research and Training (IPRT) was founded in October 1998 as an independent non-governmental and not-for-profit institution to promote local initiatives in health, education and good governance. IPRT was launched with a major conference whose purpose was to lay a road map for post-construction in Somaliland. IPRT has successfully implemented nearly 30 projects directed towards good governance and rule of law. The following is a subset of these activities: - Continuing Education Courses for the National Assembly staff - Budgeting and Fiscal Management for local municipalities and central government agencies - Strengthening Media and Legislature relationships - Establishing a Hansard for both houses and publishing their official proceedings bulleting (Xog Warran) - Started civic education in schools including running Youth Model Parliament Exercises Starting in 2012, IPRT have focused on youth training and employment with the support of the United States Africa Foundation (USADF). The program combines TVET with employment placement. More than 9000 young people have been trained in the past twelve years. IPRT have also implemented other projects related to health and education. Further information on these can be found on our website.