{"id":19500,"date":"2026-05-19T13:43:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/?p=19500"},"modified":"2026-05-19T13:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:48:44","slug":"international-partnership-supporting-youth-and-peacebuilding-in-somalia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sooha.org\/en\/2026\/05\/19\/international-partnership-supporting-youth-and-peacebuilding-in-somalia\/","title":{"rendered":"\u200bInternational partnership supporting youth and peacebuilding in Somalia"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u200bADDIS ABABA \u2014 <\/strong>\u200bLG Electronics, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Elman Peace Centre have officially launched a new strategic partnership aimed at promoting technical and vocational training, advancing peacebuilding efforts, and creating sustainable employment opportunities for youth in Somalia.<\/p>\n

According to the official website of the United Nations Development Programme (undp.org), this initiative represents an innovative model of public-private partnership (PPP) designed to generate sustainable livelihood opportunities for Somali youth through advanced technical education and vocational training.<\/p>\n

The partnership focuses on building youth capacities in modern technical and professional disciplines aligned with contemporary market demands; thereby contributing to enhancing social stability and supporting long-term economic development within communities affected by conflict and humanitarian challenges.<\/p>\n

The initiative builds directly upon the successful institutional model of the LG-KOICA Hope TVET College in Addis Ababa, which has evolved over recent years into a leading regional center of excellence in technical training, attracting benchmarking and study visits from various international institutions.<\/p>\n

Under this new agreement, a state-of-the-art technical training and service facility will be established within the Elman Peace Centre in the capital, Mogadishu, supported and coordinated by UNDP and KOICA in accordance with internationally approved vocational and technical standards.<\/p>\n

In terms of knowledge transfer, an initial cohort of Somali trainers from the Elman Peace Centre will undergo intensive qualification programs and receive specialized certifications at the Hope TVET College in Addis Ababa, before returning to train Somali youth in electrical equipment servicing, ICT, networking, entrepreneurship, and essential life skills.<\/p>\n

The initiative further aims to connect graduates directly with the labor market through organized job fairs, apprenticeship programs, and enterprise support for small and startup projects, alongside creating clear pathways for integration into LG\u2019s established distribution and service networks inside Somalia.<\/p>\n

The UNDP Resident Representative in Somalia, Lionel Laurens, emphasized that this partnership represents a strategic investment in the nation\u2019s future, noting that empowering young people with market-relevant skills directly strengthens peace, stability, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n

For his part, LG Ethiopia Branch Leader, Seunghwan Yang, stated that the company is fully committed to transferring its successful institutional experience to Somalia; aiming to support aspiring youth, enable them to achieve self-reliance, and empower them to contribute effectively to national development.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Chief Operating Officer of the Elman Peace Centre, Ilwad Elman, observed that the initiative goes beyond traditional vocational training by establishing sustainable local systems, technical standards, and expertise capable of meaningfully integrating Somali youth into the future economy.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, KOICA Country Director, Wankyu Park, described the project as an exemplary model of cross-sectoral collaboration among the UN, the private sector, and civil society, expressing his optimism that the initiative will generate tangible opportunities for Somali youth while strengthening positive bilateral partnerships between Korean and Somali stakeholders.<\/p>\n

This milestone reflects a growing international trend toward investing in Somali youth as the cornerstone of stability, serving as an advanced regional and global example of how international institutions, private enterprises, and civil society can jointly foster resilience and unlock economic horizons across Somalia and the Horn of Africa.<\/p>\n

This multilateral partnership aligns with Somalia’s ongoing transition toward long-term developmental sustainability. Engaging a global private sector giant as an active partner in vocational qualification and employment marks a paradigm shift\u2014moving from emergency humanitarian relief to structured, sustainable empowerment. This collaborative approach directly addresses the root causes of socio-economic fragility, fostering a new generation of skilled Somali professionals equipped to lead the country\u2019s digital and technical modernization in alignment with approved international benchmarks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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