Dr. Adam Aw Hirsi

Dr. Adam Aw Hirsi currently serves as the Director of Foresight for Practical Solutions, a research and action institute specializing in public policy.

His previous roles in the government of Somalia included positions such as Minister of State for Environment & Climate Change. Before assuming this role, Dr. Aw Hirsi was the Chief Strategic Advisor for the Ninth National Development Plan (NDP9) at the National Ministry of Planning, Investment, & Economic Development.

He also served as Minister of Planning & International Cooperation and Minister of Justice, Constitution, & Religious Affairs in Jubaland State. Previously, he was a Senior Policy Advisor on Inclusive Politics to several Somali prime ministers from 2011 to 2016. Dr. Aw Hirsi also served as the Governor of Gedo region within the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia from 2006 to 2009.

In addition to his governmental roles, he is a respected academic and writer, with his research and publications featured in national newspapers and prestigious international academic peer-reviewed publications. Holding a PhD in Social Sciences, Dr. Adam Aw Hirsi’s work spans a wide array of subjects and disciplines.