The National Research Needs and Priorities Assessment Report 2025 represents a landmark effort by the Government of Somaliland to systematically identify and organize the research agenda necessary for sustainable national development. This initiative, led by the Ministry of Investment and Industrial Development (MoIID) through its Research and Development Department, is a response to the growing recognition that research and innovation must be at the heart of policymaking, economic transformation, and global competitiveness. For too long, research efforts in Somaliland have been fragmented, underfunded, and insufficiently aligned with national strategic goals. Recognizing these challenges, the Ministry undertook this comprehensive assessment to map sectoral research gaps, evaluate institutional capacities, and understand the systemic barriers hindering research growth. The assessment is built upon extensive consultations with government agencies, universities, private sector actors, and development partners, ensuring that the priorities identified are nationally owned and broadly representative. This report is not merely an academic exercise. It is a call to action—setting forth a coherent framework to drive research planning, capacity building, investment mobilization, and knowledge-driven policy formulation across Somaliland. By systematically addressing research needs in sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, energy, industrialization, governance, and technology, Somaliland is laying the foundation for a knowledge economy that can withstand global challenges and harness emerging opportunities. Key findings highlight urgent needs such as establishing centralized digital research repositories, creating national research funding mechanism, building innovation hubs, modernizing data infrastructure, and fostering stronger partnerships between government, academia, and the private sector. In addition, the report identifies a critical need to institutionalize research governance frameworks, support youth researchers, and invest in cutting-edge technologies like AI and data analytics. The Government of Somaliland, through this assessment, reiterates its commitment to championing a culture of research, innovation, and evidence-based development. This report provides not only a roadmap for immediate interventions but also a long-term vision for embedding research excellence at the core of the nation's progress. The Ministry calls upon all stakeholdersgovernment agencies, academic institutions, private sector leaders, and international partners—to align their efforts with the priorities outlined in this report. Through collective action and sustained commitment, Somaliland can unlock the transformative power of research to secure a prosperous, resilient, and self-reliant future.