Somaliland Forum Welcomes SOPRI Report

Washington, May 5, 2007 – The national leaders of Somaliland as well as the Somaliland public have for so long challenged the Diaspora to contribute   constructively and meaningfully to the economic, political and social development of the country. More importantly, they commanded the Diaspora to play a greater role in diffusing the fraternal but sometimes destructive tension and rivalry that occur.

The Good-Will Mission, under the auspices of Somaliland Policy and Research Institute (SOPRI), had undertaken this challenge on behalf of the Diaspora as mandated by the SOPRI conference held in Arlington, Virginia ( USA) in September 2006. Somaliland Forum had not only endorsed this endeavor but had also collectively and individually participated and contributed to the success of the conference.

Undoubtedly, we all had a stake in the success of this mission and there was no shortage of skeptics. But SOPRI proved the skeptics wrong by producing a comprehensive, clear and practical report that could bear fruit if implemented. The breadth and the depth of the report is also a testimony to the plethora of qualified experts among us and even though you down played its significance; it is a blueprint for future success.

On this note,   Somaliland Forum is congratulating the Good Will Mission (GWM) for producing a well balanced document that points to and addresses the weaknesses while providing practical recommendations.

It is our hope that the report would be taken critical to   Somaliland and be implemented for the good of the country. We once again call upon all Somaliland organizations to work together and support each other   as we all aim for the same goal; the betterment and success   of the Republic of Somaliland.

Mohamed A. Ali Baranbaro

Chairman, Somaliland Forum

SOMALILAND FORUM

Somaliland Forum   is an independent Diaspora   think-tank that advocates for the Sovereignty,   Democracy and socioeconomic development of   the Republic of Somaliland .   We work with Somaliland communities, supporters, governments and NGO's. For more information please contact: chair@somalilandfor um.com or our website   www.somalilandforum .org

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