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MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Abdirahman (Beenebeene), Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, discussed with Ms. Sandra Lattouf, UNICEF Representative, ways to align international programs with ambitious national directions.
The two sides explored mechanisms for integrating UNICEF’s Country Programme (2026–2030) within the framework of Somalia’s National Transformation Plan (2025–2029), as broadcast by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA).
Discussions centered on enhancing national responses to food and nutrition crises to ensure the protection of the most vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, as a top priority within the joint agenda.
The meeting reviewed ways to upgrade institutional capacities and improve coordination systems to ensure the sustainability of vital projects, according to official dispatches out of the capital, Mogadishu.
Both parties emphasized the importance of strengthening partnerships in international resource mobilization and innovation in development financing to counter declining global support for humanitarian projects.
Somalia, through the Ministry of Planning, showcased its comprehensive vision to transform climate challenges into opportunities for stability, as highlighted in the national news coverage.
Officials stressed the need to unify efforts in international advocacy to highlight Somalia’s urgent developmental needs amidst rapid geopolitical shifts.
The meeting concluded by establishing a practical framework to enhance oversight and transparency in program implementation, following the reports filed by the Somali National News Agency (SONNA).
The session ended by reaffirming that the integration between the National Transformation Plan and international programs is the ultimate guarantee for a comprehensive renaissance that preserves human dignity.
The alignment of international plans with the Somali national agenda represents a significant sovereign step toward transitioning from emergency relief to sustainable development. Through these partnerships, Somalia seeks to build a resilient economic system capable of protecting human capital, thereby bolstering its position as a rising state in regional development transformation paths.
