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About Farhia
About Me
Development Economist, Researcher & Educator
I am Farhia Dini, a Somali development economist, researcher and educator based in Mogadishu. I lecture in the Faculty of Economics at SIMAD University and serve as Head of Career Development and Women’s Economic Empowerment at SIMAD Innovation Lab. My work sits at the intersection of applied economics, higher education, labour-market transition and women’s economic participation. Across these fields, I ask a consistent question: how can rigorous evidence and stronger institutions expand people’s economic capabilities?
Skills / Experiences
Research, Teaching and Professional Experience
My research focuses on the structural drivers of development in Somalia and sub-Saharan Africa, including human capital, food security, agricultural production, trade, investment, energy, inflation, institutional quality and digital transformation. I use applied econometric methods to examine long-run relationships, policy-relevant mechanisms and the conditions under which growth can become more inclusive and resilient.
Work Experiences
Lecturer, Faculty of Economics
- SIMAD University
Head of Career Development and Women’s Economic Empowerment
- SIMAD iLab
2025
Chairperson
- Somali-Japan Alumni Network
Founder
- SomaThrive
Education
Graduate Study in Economic Development
- Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
Bachelor’s Degree, Statistics and Planning
- SIMAD University
Skills & Expertise
Let’s Advance Research, Teaching and Opportunity Together
I welcome collaboration with researchers, universities, policymakers and partners working on economic development, higher education and career-development initiatives that expand opportunity in Somalia and beyond.
Notes
Notes from Farhia Dini
Read reflections on academic growth, research, leadership, study abroad and returning home with a wider sense of responsibility.