Work & Research

Publications, Presentations, Conferences

Explore Dr. Abdinur’s academic contributions, policy work, and professional engagements that shape economic development in Somalia and beyond.

Conferences

12+ International Conferences & Workshops

African Economic Research Consortium

Nairobi, Kenya | 2024

Panel discussion on digital finance

World Bank Development Forum

Washington DC, USA | 2023

Workshop on post-conflict reconstruction

Somalia Economic Summit

Mogadishu, Somalia | 2023

Keynote on economic development

IMF Annual Meetings

Marrakech, Morocco | 2023

Side event on African economies

African Development Bank Annual Meetings

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt | 2022

Panel on financial inclusion

Oxford University Workshop

Oxford, UK | 2022

Academic workshop on development

Presentations

43+ Professional Presentations & Training Sessions

Academic & Policy Presentations

Climate Change and Economic Development

Impact on labor, capital, and productivity

Social Media’s Impact on Academic Performance

University Students Analysis

Laffer Curve in Tax Policy

Revenue and taxation models

Mobile Money Taxation in Mogadishu

Economic impacts and stakeholder perspectives

Domestic Resource Mobilization in Somalia

Revenue collection and reforms insights

Regional Integration & Trade

Somalia, Agenda 2063, AfCFTA, and EAC accession

Economics of Traffic Congestion in Mogadishu

Social, environmental, and institutional implications

Resilience and Fragility in Post-Conflict States

Lessons from Somalia and comparable economies

Green Growth and Energy Transition in East Africa

Policy frameworks and investment priorities

Validation of Somalia’s Vision 2060

National strategy review and stakeholder engagement

Infrastructure Pillar of Vision 2060

Foundations for economic transformation and inclusive growth

Training & Capacity Building Sessions

2025

Self-Development & Responsibility Training

Communication Skills Training

Growth Mindset & Self-Development Training

Organizational and Interpersonal Skills Training

Leadership and Supervision Training

Staff Development and Capacity-Building Sessions

Climate Change Adaptation Training

Delivered to ministries and agencies

2024

Research Methodology Training

Customer Care Training

Performance Management Training

Executive Leadership Training

Monitoring & Evaluation for Development Projects

Capacity-building for NGOs

Training on Economic Literacy and Financial Inclusion

For local institutions

Public Sector Leadership Training

Strengthening accountability and governance practices

2023

Training on Marketing and Outreach Skills

For nonprofit and health institutions

Debt Relief and Economic Recovery Awareness Training

Linked with national reforms

Change Management and Institutional Resilience Training

For mid-level managers

Staff Motivation and Retention Training

Human capital and performance improvement

2022

Project Planning and Implementation Training

Development organizations and local NGOs

Data-Driven Policy Analysis Workshop

Building skills in economic and social data analysis

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth Training

Focus on SMEs in fragile contexts

Climate and Environment Mainstreaming Training

For civil servants and planners

2021

Leadership and Good Governance Training

For Hormuud senior staff

Strategic Planning and Organizational Growth Workshop

For Somali private sector managers

Integrity and Anti-Corruption Training

For NGOs and local government staff

Decision-Making and Critical Thinking Skills Training

For early-career professionals

Speeches & Public Talks

Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Speech

Alamtara | November 2024

Youth Forum Presentations

Opportunity readiness, financial awareness, and decision-making | 2024-2025

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Fragile Contexts

Keynote for Somali youth entrepreneurs

Seizing Opportunities in a Changing Africa

Motivational address at a Pan-African youth summit

Astaan Talk: Debt Relief of Somalia

2023

Astaan Talk: East African Community Impact on Somalia

2023

Conference Dialogue: Somalia’s Path to Sustainable Development

Under Agenda 2060 | 2025

Publications

28+ Research Publications

Assessing the impact of climate change on labor productivity, capital formation, and labor supply in the sub-saharan region

International Journal of Energy, Environment and Economics

Citations: TBD | Downloads: TBD | Impact Factor: TBD

Assessing the effects of the mobile money service on small and medium sized enterprises: Study on EVC-Plus services in Somalia

American Journal of Industrial and Business Management

Citations: TBD | Downloads: TBD | Impact Factor: TBD

Testing the causal relationship between money and output in somalia: vector auto regression approach

[Journal not provided]

Citations: TBD | Downloads: TBD | Impact Factor: TBD

Decomposition of agricultural productivity growth in Africa

African journal of economic and management studies

Citations: 17 | Date: Nov 2016

Estimating the Nexus between Internet Usage and Economic Growth in Somalia: Role of Hormuud Telecom Investment

Modern Economy

Citations: TBD | Downloads: TBD | Impact Factor: TBD