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Somali Data & AI Society
Building a Future
Powered by Data,
Research & AI
We make Somali data accessible, advance responsible AI
research, build national capability, and turn knowledge
into solutions that create lasting impact.
Our programs
A connected ecosystem
for data, AI & impact.
From open data to practical skills and useful technology, our five programs work together to create solutions that drive national development.
SODI
Strengthening Somalia’s data infrastructure for insightful decisions.
AI & Research
Advancing applied AI research to solve real Somali challenges.
SOMDAS Academy
Building data & AI talent through training, mentorship & knowledge sharing.
SOMDAS Lab
Turning ideas into prototypes and scalable solutions for greater impact.
SOMDAS Solutions
Delivering secure, inclusive digital solutions that empower communities.
Flagship initiative
Somalia’s data,
made discoverable.
SODI is building an open-data foundation for Somalia, making datasets easier to find, understand and reuse.
- Open and accessible data
- Rich metadata and documentation
- Multiple formats and open licenses
- Built for research and innovation
01
Find
Discover Somalia-related datasets in one place.
02
Understand
Explore sources, metadata and documentation.
03
Reuse
Apply data to research, learning and useful tools.
One system.
Five connected moves.
We connect the foundations that make
public-interest technology useful and sustainable.
- 01
Data
Make trusted information easier to discover and reuse.
- 02
Research
Turn information into evidence around Somali priorities.
- 03
Education
Build practical capability through learning and mentorship.
- 04
Innovation
Translate evidence and ideas into useful tools.
- 05
Sustainability
Strengthen systems that can keep delivering value.
Where we focus
Where data & AI
meet real needs.
Stronger data and smarter solutions for a better Somalia.
Explore Focus Areas- HealthBetter evidence for stronger health decisions.
- EducationBuilding data & AI capability for the next generation.
- AgricultureData for resilient and productive food systems.
- GovernanceTransparent data for better governance and services.
- BusinessInsights that drive smarter business decisions.
- Digital TransformationTechnology that enables a digital future.
- ClimateClimate data for adaptation, resilience and sustainable growth.
Community & activities
Good ideas grow when people connect.
Stories, research and shared learning from our community.
Get involved
Help shape Somalia’s
data future.
Bring your curiosity, your knowledge or a challenge worth solving. There is more than one way to contribute.
Share a dataset
Help make useful Somalia-related data easier for others to discover and understand.
What to prepare
Prepare a dataset description, its source, time period, format and reuse license. Share only data you have permission to make available, with personal information removed where needed.
Work with SOMDAS
Explore research, training or digital solutions around a challenge your organization faces.
Start with a brief
Describe your challenge, the people it affects, any available data and what a useful outcome would look like.
A shared question can be the start of useful work.