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MOGADISHU — H.E. Mohamud Moalim Abdulle, Chairman of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), received Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Mursal, President of Mogadishu University (MU), today to discuss activating the existing strategic partnership, as reported by the Agency’s Official Facebook Page.
This meeting builds upon the success of the two scientific conferences held over the past two years and follows up on the previously signed MoU, focusing on the ongoing preparations for the third annual conference on building resilience, according to the Agency’s Official Facebook Page.
Both sides reviewed the outcomes of research and field studies emerging from previous editions, exploring ways to develop them to strengthen the national response to climate challenges, ensuring that accumulated scientific recommendations are transformed into procedural policies for disaster risk reduction.
The discussions emphasized that the continuity of this scientific movement for the third consecutive year represents the cornerstone in institutionalizing the relationship between the government and academic sectors, through which SoDMA seeks to utilize the university’s research innovation in developing national systems for crisis management.
The Chairman praised the advanced level of coordination with the university, affirming that the success of past conferences reflects the commitment of both institutions to building a resilient Somali society by unifying efforts between policymakers and researchers specialized in environmental and disaster sciences.
It was announced during the meeting that October has been set for the third edition of the joint conference, which will serve as a national platform to showcase innovative solutions and update early warning strategies in line with Somalia’s sustainable development requirements.
The session concluded by affirming continued technical coordination to ensure the scientific quality of outputs, consolidating the partnership between SoDMA and Mogadishu University (MU) as a leading model for sustainable institutional cooperation aimed at protecting national resources and securing the future against environmental fluctuations.
These talks culminated in a renewed commitment to the principle of research sustainability, as the relationship between SoDMA and Mogadishu University transcends a mere cooperation protocol to become a robust strategic alliance proven successful over two years. The marriage between academic research and relief work paves the way for a resilient national identity, placing Somalia at the forefront of nations that rely on knowledge accumulation and scientific facts to confront crises and ensure the stability of vital resources.
