Republic of Somaliland
About the Department

Shaping SQCC's future through evidence and strategy

The Department of Planning and Policy provides strategic leadership in planning, policy development, research, monitoring, and performance management to strengthen the effectiveness of the Somaliland Quality Control Commission.

Our Vision

"To become a leading planning and policy department that drives strategic excellence, innovation, institutional development and continuous improvement across SQCC."

Our Mission

"To provide effective strategic planning, policy coordination, research, innovation, monitoring and evaluation, and performance management systems that strengthen SQCC's institutional performance."

Our Mandate

Six Core Functions

The Department delivers its responsibilities through these core functions.

01. Lead Strategic Planning

Coordinate the preparation, implementation and review of SQCC's Strategic Plans, Annual Work Plans and institutional priorities aligned with national development objectives.

02. Policy Development and Coordination

Develop, review and coordinate institutional policies, frameworks, guidelines and strategic initiatives that strengthen SQCC's governance and operations.

03. Research, Statistics, and Analysis

Conduct research, collect and analyze institutional data, prepare statistical reports, and provide evidence to support planning and decision-making.

04. Monitoring, Evaluation & Performance

Monitor performance, measure progress against KPIs, evaluate results, and prepare performance reports.

05. Innovation & Institutional Development

Identify opportunities for organizational improvement, support digital transformation and strengthen institutional capacity across SQCC.

06. Evidence-Based Decision Making

Provide senior management with reliable data, analytical reports and policy recommendations for effective leadership.