Empowering Women. Advancing Governance. Building Accountability.
CIAG women leaders at a leadership and advocacy training workshop

About CIAG

Women-led, nonpolitical and committed to an inclusive, fair and just society.

2023Founded by women activists
Women-ledLeadership and governance
NonprofitIndependent and nonpolitical

Who We Are

The Center for Inclusive and Accountable Governance (CIAG) is a nonpolitical, nonprofit organization founded in 2023 by women activists to prepare the next generation of women leaders in Somaliland. CIAG serves as a center of excellence and dialogue hub, advancing inclusive leadership, gender equality, and accountable governance while advocating for transparent, responsive, and effective governance that meets the needs of society.

CIAG women leaders and governance advocates

Our Mission

To advance women’s leadership and promote inclusive, accountable governance in Somaliland.

Our Vision

CIAG envisions an inclusive, fair and just society.

Our Core Values

  1. 01Inclusivity & Diversity
  2. 02Excellence
  3. 03Integrity & Accountability
  4. 04Innovation
  5. 05Empowerment & Collaboration
  6. 06Neutrality & Respect
CIAG governance stakeholders meeting in Somaliland
Governance

How CIAG Is Governed

CIAG is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Team, ensuring strong leadership, accountability, and transparency.

Leadership Accountability Transparency
Women participating in a CIAG leadership and advocacy workshop
01Leadership in action
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Our Impact

Since 2024, CIAG has been transforming women’s leadership and governance in Somaliland.

  • Strengthened women leaders

    Trained aspiring women candidates in leadership, campaign strategy, and civic engagement.

  • Inclusive public dialogue

    Organized seven public forums and multiple stakeholder debates on women’s leadership and governance.

  • Promoted accountability

    Advocated for gender-responsive policies and inclusive governance practices.

  • Empowered communities

    Built networks of women leaders and male allies to challenge cultural and structural barriers.

  • Shaped the next generation

    Mobilized and trained 70 young women aspiring to become future leaders.

CIAG leaders and community representatives together in Somaliland
02Progress since 2024
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Achievements Since 2024

CIAG combines training, public dialogue, grassroots consultation, and advocacy to create measurable progress.

  • Trained more than 150 women leaders in leadership, advocacy, and networking skills.
  • Organized seven public forums and multiple stakeholder debates on women’s leadership.
  • Built networks of women leaders and male allies across Somaliland.
  • Influenced discussions on gender-responsive policies and inclusive governance practices.
  • Organized more than 10 grassroots consultation workshops in Awdal, Maroodijeex, and Togdheer.
  • Established CIAG as a center of excellence for dialogue, mentorship, and advocacy.

Our Reach at a Glance

150+Women trained
7Public forums
70+Youth mobilized
3Regions reached