{"id":19444,"date":"2026-05-13T21:56:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/?p=19444"},"modified":"2026-05-14T10:13:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T10:13:01","slug":"durable-solutions-center-launches-eu-funded-development-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/2026\/05\/13\/durable-solutions-center-launches-eu-funded-development-project\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200bDurable solutions center launches EU-funded development project"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u200bMOGADISHU —<\/strong> The National Center for Rural Development and Durable Solutions launched the “KOBAC” project in Mogadishu today, aimed at creating opportunities and strengthening the capacities of communities affected by displacement.<\/p>\n

The National Center for Rural Development and Durable Solutions’ official Facebook page reported that H.E. Mohamed Hayir Mareeye, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, officially inaugurated the project in the presence of high-level federal and regional officials.<\/p>\n

According to details shared on the Center’s official Facebook page, this ambitious project is funded by the European Union with 11 million Euros and will span three years, targeting over 61,000 beneficiaries in Jowhar and Afgoye districts.<\/p>\n

The KOBAC project focuses primarily on strengthening social services and developing economic infrastructure to ensure sustainable livelihood opportunities for displaced families and host communities affected by severe climate fluctuations.<\/p>\n

The ceremony\u2014whose technical details were highlighted on the Center\u2019s official Facebook page\u2014was attended by the EU Ambassador to Somalia and international representatives, reflecting the strategic partnership between Somalia and the international community.<\/p>\n

The program aims to build the resilience of local communities by improving access to vital resources and developing productive skills that enable displaced persons to achieve economic integration and contribute to the national economy.<\/p>\n

KOBAC is considered a key pillar in implementing the “National Durable Solutions Pathways” and aligns perfectly with the “National Transformation Plan” goals of achieving self-sufficiency and social stability.<\/p>\n

Through this initiative, the Center seeks to address the structural roots of displacement by providing innovative solutions that combine immediate relief with long-term developmental growth to ensure human dignity.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, participants emphasized the importance of integrating efforts between government entities and international partners to ensure the project’s success and expand sustainable solutions to all affected regions.<\/p>\n

The launch of the KOBAC project embodies Somalia\u2019s new vision to transition from emergency relief to sustainable development. Investing in human capacity and rural infrastructure is the cornerstone of building a nation capable of facing climate challenges. This initiative is not merely a development project; it is a sovereign investment in social peace, aimed at restoring dignity and securing the future of coming generations through radical solutions that end the suffering of displacement and open vast horizons for prosperity and growth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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