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A Somalia-based consulting and training firm providing evidence-based, practical solutions to public institutions, private businesses, development organizations, academic institutions and other clients across sectors.

Who we are

Creative Training & Consultant Solutions

Creative Training & Consultant Solutions (CTC Solutions) is a Somalia-based private consulting and training company established to help organizations understand complex challenges, make informed decisions, strengthen institutional performance and deliver measurable results.

Business type: Private consulting and training company
Head office: Baidoa, Somalia
Address: Behind SWS Ministry of Security HQ, Near NIRA HQ, Baidoa, Somalia
Registration: XGD/DMB/0829/2023

Leadership message

Director’s Statement

Hussein Mohamed

Director

“Consulting should make organizations clearer, stronger and more capable.”

At CTC Solutions, we believe that organizations do not need more reports—they need useful evidence, practical solutions and the capacity to act on them. Our purpose is to help clients move confidently from a challenge or opportunity to a clear, implementable response.

We bring together research, strategy, policy, organizational development, monitoring and evaluation, data and professional training under one consulting platform. This allows us to support clients throughout the problem-solving cycle while remaining flexible enough to assemble the right expertise for each assignment.

Our commitment is to professional integrity, evidence, quality and client value. We listen carefully, work collaboratively, communicate clearly and design solutions that reflect the realities of the institutions and sectors in which our clients operate.

As CTC Solutions grows, we will continue building a strong network of specialists and associates so that our clients can access relevant expertise without losing the local context, responsiveness and practical orientation that define our company.

Our commitment

Professional advice. Evidence you can trust. Practical solutions. Capacity that remains with the client.

Vision

To be a trusted consulting and training partner in Somalia and the region, recognized for practical, evidence-based solutions that strengthen organizations, improve decisions and create sustainable results.

Mission

To provide high-quality consulting, research, advisory and training services that help public and private organizations understand challenges, design effective solutions, strengthen institutional performance and achieve measurable results.

Our identity

Core values

Integrity

Ethical, transparent and responsible professional conduct.

Client Focus

Solutions designed around the client’s objectives and context.

Evidence

Reliable information and sound analysis underpin our recommendations.

Quality

Professional standards, structured methods and quality assurance.

Innovation

Appropriate technology and new ideas that improve organizational practice.

Collaboration

Co-creation, stakeholder engagement and knowledge transfer.

Confidentiality

Responsible handling of client information and sensitive data.

Learning

Continuous improvement, reflection and capacity development.

The people behind CTC

Our Team

Experienced professionals combining development practice, policy, research and M&E expertise to deliver practical results for our clients.

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Staff members

Hussein Mohamed Adan

Executive Director

Hussein Mohamed Adan is a development, policy, and M&E professional with multidisciplinary experience across government, international development projects, NGOs, and the private sector. He currently serves as Head of Monitoring & Evaluation at SARIS and previously worked with the Southwest State Ministry of Energy & Water Resources on a World Bank-funded project, with experience in M&E, policy and planning, financial management, project implementation, and institutional coordination.

He holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from Benadir University and is pursuing a Master of Public Policy at SIMAD University, complemented by professional training in M&E, project management, financial management, research, procurement, and development practice. As Executive Director of Creative Training & Consulting Solutions (CTC Solutions), he leads the provision of practical consulting, policy and strategy development, research, M&E, organizational development, training, and performance-management solutions.

Abdalla Talil Made

Operations Manager

Abdalla is a results-driven Humanitarian and development specialist with over 8 years of experience working with national and international NGOs in emergency response and humanitarian programming. Specialized in Protection in Emergencies and Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL), with strong expertise in data analysis, protection assessments, programme design, implementation, monitoring, capacity building, and accountability. Demonstrates proven ability to provide technical support, conduct needs assessments, strengthen organizational systems, and develop practical, context-specific solutions that improve programme quality and impact. Adept at stakeholder coordination, community engagement, and supporting humanitarian actors to deliver effective, accountable, and protection-sensitive interventions in complex emergency settings.

Salah Ilyas

Head of Research and M&E

Salah Ilyas is a MEAL, Information Management, and Field Research professional with over seven years of experience in humanitarian and displacement-affected contexts in Somalia. He has expertise in MEAL, CCCM, FSL, Field research, data quality, accountability, and community engagement. His work involves field research, community consultations, needs assessments, monitoring, data collection and analysis, and translating evidence and community perspectives into practical recommendations. He is committed to generating reliable evidence, strengthening learning and accountability, improving service delivery, and promoting transparent and community-centred programming.