Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution (CPCR)

A university-based institute established by Somali National University to research the root causes of conflict, train local peacebuilders, and advance sustainable peace across Somalia and the Horn of Africa.

Established in 2026 under the Faculty of Social Science, the CPCR is SNU’s dedicated institute for tackling Somalia’s deep-rooted conflicts through rigorous research and practical peacebuilding. It advances sustainable peace through four integrated focus areas conflict transformation, research and policy, capacity building, and specialized training serving as a national resource center for developing workable peace and conflict-sensitive development.

A National Resource Center

Housed within the Faculty of Social Science, the CPCR bridges academia and practice, local knowledge and global frameworks making its research, training, mediation support, and library accessible to communities, government, and regional partners.

From Evidence to Policy

The center analyzes the dynamics of armed conflict, political instability, and human rights issues, then translates its findings into practical, evidence-based recommendations that directly inform national and regional peace policy.

Strategic Objectives

Become a leading center for peace and conflict resolution in Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa region.
Shape policy and practice through evidence-based research on Somali conflict dynamics and peace processes.
Strengthen local capacity in peace-building through training, workshops, and technical assistance for mediators, community leaders, and civil society actors.
Develop and deliver certificates, diplomas, and degree programs in peace and conflict studies.
Carry out interdisciplinary research on the root causes of conflict, instability, clan dynamics, resource-based violence, and human rights.
Promote public dialogue through seminars, conferences, and media engagement, and establish a digital repository of peace-related resources.