"Somaliland must realize that its quest to leave the union is growing increasingly untenable" -Aynte & HIPS
Mr.
Abdi Aynte the Chief Honcho of the Mogadishu based Heritage Institute for
Policy Studies-HIPS is doing the official rounds in Hargeisa where he is not
only parleying but breaking bread with senior policymakers.
According
to sources Mr. Aynte and his HIPS outfit are in the country to conduct training
for yet undisclosed beneficiaries most likely the media where he is expected to
impart skills on advocating and lobbying for Federalism which is the main
objective for the existence of the presumably non-profit think tank with the
aim of informing and influencing public policy and practice of course after
engagement with senior Somali policy makers.
Though
having the journalist of reckon in the country conducting trainings, in a
NUTSHELL, his outfit Heritage Institute for Policy Studies is a major detriment
to the aspirations of somalilanders in all fronts but, more so injurious to the
one thing taboo, SOVEREUIGNTY, thence the concern with his presence in the
country where he is parleying or has already parleyed our very own senior
policy makers.
While
fettering the Aynte HIPS in Hargeisa is Questionable the facilitation of an
entry visa and subsequent assignment of a senior Somaliland immigration as
chaperone is amazing
So will
somebody tell what HIPS is doing here, why its boss is being entertained and
chaperoned by senior officials and who actually issued a visa for him?
Meanwhile
we are ears for the enlightenment training to be conducted by HIPS and as usual
to be graced at the opening and closing by who but more than senior
policymakers and other notables.
Finally
good bye the ISTANBUL II Communiqué arrangements of whose non but meeting after
90 days shall materialize.
Finally
again, OR IS THERE MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE HERE?
Final
finally, The HIPS outfit and whoever is associated with it should be in
Mogadishu Somalia TRAINING the SFG on honouring agreements signed after
lengthily and costly deliberations as opposed to being in Hargeisa the nerve
centre for quest of international recognition and Somaliland where he is
chaperoned by a senior policy maker to parley other more senior policymakers
after enjoying local archeology at Las Geel most likely under the sponsor ship
of other more more senior policy makers.
According
to Aynte and HIPS "The recent dialogue between the Somali Federal
Government and Somaliland in Turkey is an encouraging step toward political
reconciliation. Somaliland's grievances based on historical injustices must be
recognized and addressed adequately.
Constitutional guarantees must be
developed to ensure that past mistakes are not made again.
But Somaliland must
realize that its quest to leave the union is growing increasingly
untenable"
About
HIPS
The
Heritage Institute for Policy Studies is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit
policy research and analysis institute based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Mission:
The
Heritage Institute's mission is to inform and influence public policy and
practice in Somalia and the Horn of Africa region through empirical-based,
evidence-informed analytical research, and actively disseminating publications,
and to promote a culture of research.
Vision:
To
serve as a multi-issue think tank and premier public policy research and
analysis institute in Somalia and in the Horn of Africa.
We are
achieving this objective by:
•
Conducting and disseminating high-quality, policy-relevant research.
•
Providing innovative yet practical policy solutions to policymakers.
•
Fostering rigorous discussions on public policy issues among the public.
•
Creating and maintaining unique repository of information database.
Core
Activities:
•
Undertaking empirical-based research and analysis on strategic studies that
affect Somalia and the Horn region, with a focus on conflict, security,
development, socio-economic issues, human rights and foreign policy.
•
Promoting regional cooperation, peace, good governance, democracy, human rights
and freedom of the press.
•
Embarking on a spirited advocacy to inform the public and influence
policymakers.
•
Stimulating public discussions on issues via conferences and seminars.
•
Collaborating with other research institutions; building local research
capacity.
•
Hosting and assisting independent researchers and graduate students.
•
Building and maintaining resource center and depository of knowledge for students,
scholars researchers and policymakers.
•
Establishing public libraries throughout Somalia, starting with a pilot project
in Mogadishu and other major urban centers.
•
Organizing and hosting summer book fairs in Mogadishu.
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