NSP provides information and analysis of the Somali context for any NGOs operating or willing to operate in Somalia / Somaliland.

The aim for this service is to give NGOs, small or large, access to updated and credible security information they can rely on to take informed decisions, whether on the strategic level (opening of new project, access to new area, human resources and logistic organization, assessments) or on the operational level (evacuation, temporary limitation of activities, of movements, area to avoid etc.).

Taking into account the wide diversity of NGOs (different cultures, sizes, mandates) operating in Somalia / Somaliland, NSP proposes different formats of reports, briefings and other documents of reference to fit with every NGO needs. Please find here an extensive description:

NSP produces various reports which are sent automatically by email to the NSP mailing list.

Daily report:

NSP produces daily reports, which compile flashnews with short comments about the daily context evolution of Somalia / Somaliland. NSP chooses topics relevant to the NGOs' understanding of the context. Every flashnews published is thoroughly cross-checked. NSP relies on its own staff, networks and open sources to produce these reports. Links to open sources are added when relevant. Daily reports are sent by email.

Availibilty: you need to register to the NSP mailing list to receive the reports : click here

Weekly reports:

NSP produces a weekly report. This report summarizes and analyses the context evolution of the last week. This report is often used by NGOs as a basis for their own weekly reports. Weekly reports are sent by email.

Availibilty: you need to register to the NSP mailing list to receive the reports : click here

Advisories:

Every time occurs a new significant security situation which may impact on heavily NGOs operations, NSP will produce advisories. Advisories are usually built around a fact / analysis / recommendations structure. Advisories are sent by email. You need to register to the NSP mailing list to receive them. When possible, NSP will also usually contact directly NGOs on the ground by phone.

Availibilty: you need to register to the NSP mailing list to receive the reports : click here

Special reports:

On special occasions, NSP produces special reports (i.e: Special report: profile of anti-AS militias in Gedo and Hiran region).  This kind of reports are released by email, whether through NSP mailing list, or through a more restricted mailing list depending on the subject.

Availibilty: you need to register to the NSP mailing list to receive the reports : click here

NSP has started to produce some documents of reference, which will be updated regularly. Those documents are usually available only on request by NGOs.

NSP has started to produce Area briefings. These comprehensive reports  (around 15 pages) give NGOs willing to operate in a specifc area most of the information they need: history, clan structure, political structure, NGOs presence and history of operations, security incidents and analysis, evacuation possibilities (airports, hospitals), movements, contacts list etc...

Availability: on request. To see the updated list of area briefs : click here.

This powerpoint presentation of 15 slides will give an overview of the Security evolution in Somalia for the last 3 years and its impact on humanitarian access. It will feature maps and have a straight to the point approach. This presentation will be usefull for staff new to Somalia, for reference in general strategic documents (proposals), for communication with headquarters etc...

Availibility : not yet produced.

Maps:

NSP is regulary producing high quality maps for NGOs. 3 maps of reference are updated regularly :

• Area of Influence map
• Access map
• Riskmap

NSP is also developing maps of the main Somalia / Somaliland cities.

Finally, NSP produces geographical maps of references.

Availibility: on request. Soft copies are free. Harcopies up to A0 can be obtained at NSP office in Nairobi, at a small cost recovery fee. To see the updated list of area briefs : click here.

Regular Security Briefings:

NSP organizes regular security briefings in Nairobi and Hargeisa. These meetings are strictly for NGOs only and target Country Directors, Security Advisors or other Senior staff in charge of their NGOs safety and security. General briefings about the security evolution are given to the attendance, followed by a 'questions and answers' session. This is a good place for NGOs to meet and interlink.

- In Nairobi: meetings are organized every two weeks. Invitations are usually circulated through the NGOs consortium mailing list.

Availibility: on invitation by NSP Program manager or Information and Analysis manager

- In Hargeisa: meetings are organized every month. Invitations are usually circulated by email through the Hargeisa NSP Senior Field Officer (Yusuf Abdi Hassan).

Availibility: on invitation by Hargeisa NSP Senior Field Officer.

Ad hoc oral / email briefings:

If you cannot find your answers among the written reports and briefs provided by NSP, we warmly invite you to contact us and request for an ad hoc briefing. Typically, NGOs will contact NSP before planning missions in new areas, for traveling advisories, bor a new project opening etc...

It is always advisable to contact NSP at least 1 week before the mission, to ensure NSP staff is available and has time to answer properly the request.

NSP does not validate, organize or 'clear' any mission on behalf of NGOs: this remains the NGO sole responsability.

Availibility: on request to NSP Program manager or Information and Analysis manager.

NSP is registering all the security incidents published in its daily reports in a database. This database is a powerfull tool of research and analysis and allows NSP to produce specific reports and statistics on request for NGOs. Multicriteria queries such as period of time,  keywords, locations are possible. 

NSP will examine every request and keep the right to refuse unadequate requests. Requests must be in direct link with NGOs operations. This service is accessible to NGOs, UN relief agencies, Relief Donors and to researchers. Please contact the usual NSP contacts.

Availibility: on request to NSP Program manager or Information and Analysis manager