The Horn of Africa Centre for Research and Studies is an independent institution established through the initiative of a group of scholars and individuals with a deep interest in and experience with the region. The Centre seeks to promote rigorous and systematic research to better understand the complex issues of the Horn of Africa, guided by the principle that the region functions as an integrated system.
Its strategic plan is grounded in scientific studies, field research, and surveys encompassing all countries of the Horn of Africa. Adopting a developmental and integrative approach, the Centre aims to address the social, economic, and political dimensions of the region through objective, evidence-based research.
The founders aspire to provide a knowledge-driven vision rooted in realistic and impartial science—one that seeks to understand challenges as they truly are, rather than as they are perceived, and to develop appropriate, practical solutions. The Centre also embraces the perspectives of the new regionalist school, which emphasises evolving patterns of integration.
Ultimately, the Centre strives to be both a scientific and practical contributor to the Horn of Africa, committed to building a credible academic and research-based institution, particularly in light of the growing presence of specialised research centres in the region.