Somaliland Administration And UNDP Agree New 2007 Partnership
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Hargeysa, Somaliland, November 29, 2006 – A two-day planning session between the Somaliland Administration and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) was concluded today in Hargeysa. The deliberations led to joint identification of the following development priorities for the partnership between Somaliland and UNDP for 2007: democratic governance, rule of law and security and poverty reduction and sustainable livelihoods; with HIV and AIDS, gender and human rights as cross-cutting themes.
The Somaliland Administration was represented by six senior ministers led by the Minister of Planning and Coordination, Hon Ali Ibrahim Mohamed, who noted that this was a new phase in the cooperation between the Somaliland Administration and UNDP. “This is a new era marked by renewed efforts of coordinated aid mechanisms, common priorities and a commitment on the part of Somaliland Administration.” He further stressed the importance of ensuring that priority needs are addressed with seriousness and transparent and accountable manner.
The UNDP delegation was led by Country Director, Mr. Bruno Lemarquis, who emphasized the importance of making certain UNDP support is appropriately targeted. “It is not the promises we make that are important but the delivery of services to the ones who need it most. The last two days have marked the launch of frank discussions with Somaliland officials to find a common solution for the developmental problems faced by Somaliland”. He also announced that UNDP would reinforce its presence in Somaliland in the months to come, with increased delegated authority to the Somaliland office.
The discussions were considered a successful milestone by both parties and the agreed upon priorities are expected to be endorsed by the Somaliland Administration in the days to follow. The consultations with UNDP were attended by several senior ministers, senior technical staff of the Administration, representatives of Parliament and the House of Elders, Chamber of Commerce, Civil Service Commission and Civil Service Institute, and the Human Rights Commission.
For further information contact:
Sandra Macharia, UNDP Communications Officer Phone: +254 20 4183640/2.
All references to Somaliland pertain to the self-declared but unrecognized Republic of Somaliland.
Email: sandra.macharia@undp.org
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