Dr. Abdinur Ali Mohamed, PhD
Managing Director, Elite Analytica
Helping governments, NGOs, and businesses in Somalia and East Africa make confident, data-driven decisions that improve lives.
About Dr. Abdinur
Dr. Abdinur Ali Mohamed is a distinguished economist and policy analyst who helps governments, NGOs, and businesses in Somalia and East Africa make confident, data-driven decisions. As Managing Director of Elite Analytica in Mogadishu, he contributes to national advisory work on trade and macroeconomic policy, enterprise development, and financial-sector reform. He has taught and held leadership roles at SIMAD University, where he strengthened research, graduate training, and academic strategy in economics. His work spans monetary economics, mobile money, climate & development, and agricultural productivity, with 25+ publications and 250+ citations across academic and policy outlets.
Key Achievements
Research Excellence
25+ publications with 250+ citations
Executive Training
Senior decision-makers training programs
Policy Impact
Monetary policy & productivity research
Mobile Money
SME performance research
Digital Development
Internet investment & growth effects
Data Analytics
Statistical analysis & strategy
Leadership
Mentoring next generation economists
Academic Excellence
SIMAD University leadership roles
What Elite Analytica Delivers
As Managing Director of Elite Analytica (Mogadishu), Dr. Abdinur partners with ministries, international NGOs, private institutions, and research centers to turn difficult questions into clear choices. The firm blends field evidence, statistical analysis, and pragmatic strategy so leaders can see trade-offs, allocate budgets wisely, and track results with clarity.
Core offerings: Business Consulting • Market Research • Research Design & Data Reporting • Business Analytics • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)—delivered through concise policy briefs, decision dashboards, and tailored trainings.
In practice, that means building market-entry and growth strategies for businesses; designing surveys and impact evaluations for development partners; advising on macro and sectoral reforms for public agencies; and supporting enterprise and financial-sector development agendas with robust analysis. His academic work underpins this practice—on monetary issues in Somalia and East Africa, mobile money and inclusion, climate-economy linkages, and agricultural efficiency and land sustainability—so decisions rest on tested methods rather than assumptions.
Core Expertise
Economic Analysis
Economist • Economic Policy Analyst • Macroeconomic Methodologist
Business Services
Business Consulting • Market Research • Research Design • Data Reporting • Business Analytics
Training & Advisory
Trainer, Advisor, and Consultant to government, international NGOs, and private-sector leaders
Professional Experience
National Economic Advisor
Federal Government of Somalia | Jul 2024–Present
Advise on macroeconomic policy, trade, and enterprise development. Lead quantitative research to inform cabinet and inter-ministerial decisions. Produce policy options with clear costs, benefits, and timelines.
SIMAD University
Mogadishu, Somalia | Sep 2015–Present
Permanent Lecturer, Dean of Faculty of Economics (2018-2024), and Head of Department of Economics (2017-2018). Led curriculum reforms, research agenda, and policy dialogues linking academia, government & industry.
Director General
Syndicate Institute for Economics & Social Studies | 2016–Present
Lead a research institute focused on quantitative policy analysis. Design surveys & evaluations; publish reports on Somali and regional economies. Build partnerships with public, private, and non-profit institutions.
Education & Qualifications
PhD, Economics
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
2021–2025
Monetary economics, quantitative methods, policy evaluation
Master’s Degree, Economics
University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
2013–2015
Grade: A | Econometrics & applied research
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics
SIMAD University
2010–2013
Foundation in economic theory and analysis
Principles & Mission
Dr. Abdinur believes economics should serve people. His mission is to translate complex data into actionable choices that expand opportunity, strengthen institutions, and sustain growth. Elite Analytica operates on the principles of Integrity, Consistency, Efficiency, and Measurable Quality.
Let’s Work Together
If your organization needs clear analysis, practical strategy, or executive training, contact Elite Analytica to discuss your brief and desired outcomes.