Registered NGO • UN Partner • Government-Recognized Think Tank
About B2D
Barbaar Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy — Think Tank | Democracy & Governance | Conflict Resolution. Established 2011.
Executive Overview
Barbaar Initiative for Dialogue and Democracy (B2D) is a Somalia-based think tank and civil society organization working to promote democratic governance, social cohesion, conflict resolution, and institutional capacity building.
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Mission & Vision
Mission
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Vision
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Core Values
Accountability
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Transparency
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Analytical Rigor
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Impartiality
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Institutional Capacity
Leadership Team
Amino Mohamed Hassan
Director General
Degree in Public Administration and Political Science; 20 years' experience in Somalia
Muktar Isak Abdi
Secretary General
MA Peace & Conflict Studies; MA International Cooperation; BA Political Science; 15 years' experience
Isaak Sheikh Abdirahman
Programs Coordinator
MA Political Science and Conflict Resolution; 30 years in East Africa conflict dynamics
Nasro Osman Abshir
Admin and Finance
Bachelor's in Business Administration; 6 years' experience
Adan Bulle Abdulkariin
Operations Manager
Diploma in Agriculture and Diploma in Administration
Expert Team
| Expertise Area | Staff | Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Good governance & conflict resolution | 5 | Degree in Conflict Resolution; 25 years' experience |
| Consultancy | 3 | 22 years' experience |
| Democracy, social & political science | 4 | Degree in Social Science; 12 years' experience |
| Training of Trainers (ToT) | 5 | 30 years' experience; qualified certification |
| Project management & community development | 5 | Bachelor's in Admin/Finance; 10 years' experience |
| Journalism | 5 | 15 years' experience |
| Traditional elders & religious affairs | 5 | 30 years' experience in community advocacy and reconciliation |
Organizational Structure and Membership
Level 1
Board of Directors
Level 2
Executive Leadership
Director General · Secretary General
Level 3
Three Department Heads
Programs Coordinator · Admin & Finance · Operations Manager
Level 4
Specialized Operational Teams
Membership: 54 individuals
7
Board
2
Executive
3
Management
32
Professional Staff
10
Support Staff
Operational Assets
B2D maintains three fully-equipped offices (Mogadishu, Baidoa, Nairobi) with a combined fleet of 4 four-wheel-drive vehicles, computing and communications equipment, and an estimated $150,000+ in operational infrastructure supporting field delivery.
3
Offices
4
Vehicles
$150,000+
Infrastructure