Zaki Bade

Dr. Zakariye Abdi Bade is a Hargeisa-based sociologist, academic leader, researcher, and consultant whose work focuses on advancing governance, education, and institutional development in Somaliland and the wider Horn of Africa. With more than a decade of experience in higher education, public institutions, and development initiatives, he brings academic expertise together with practical leadership. His specializations include sociology and development studies, research methodology, monitoring and evaluation, governance and elections, human resources reform, project management, data analytics, and academic writing.

Dr. Bade offers research consultation, academic supervision, institutional assessment, monitoring and evaluation systems design, and training programs. He has supervised more than 70 theses, taught postgraduate classes at four universities, and published over 12 research papers. His leadership experience includes roles with Somaliland’s National Electoral Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Through research, teaching, consultancy, and public engagement, he supports evidence-based decision-making and institutional capacity building. His professional work also covers electoral operations, policy development, strategic planning, and post-election evaluation.