Environmental and Social Management Plan(ESMP) for Construction of Office Building for the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI)
Introduction The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has receivedfinancial support from the World Bank under the Somali Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP3 P177816).Interventions expand in all the five federal member states of Puntland, Galmudug and Southwest StateHirshabelle, and Jubaland with an objective to increase preparedness against food insecurity […]
MOAI Report Journal August – 2025
Award of Excellence Bestowed upon the Minister 23.08.2025 H.E. Hon_Maareeye is deeply honored to receive the Award of Excellence in recognition of the outstanding performance of Somalia’s agriculture and irrigation sectors, presented by H.E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Government of Somalia, and H.E. Hamse Abdi Barre, Prime Minister ofSomalia. This prestigious […]
Terms of Reference for Consulting Services for Procurement and delivery of Certified Seed Delivery Services to the ministry of agriculture and irrigation (MoAI) and Federal Member States (FMS)
1. Introduction 1.1 Background Agriculture is the backbone of Somalia’s economy, contributing around 70% of GDP and employing over 80% of the population, while also accounting for about 50% of export. ¹ Despite its importance, the sector faces systemic challenges including climate shocks, weak infrastructure, and low access to quality inputs. Seed is the most […]
Terms of Reference for Consulting Services for Consultant to Support the Strengthening of Seed Certification System in Somalia
1. Introduction 1.1 Background The Somali Agricultural Regulatory and Inspection Service (SARIS) is the national agency responsible for official controls on plant health, seed certification, and agricultural inputs under Law (No. 32/2024). SARIS has the legal mandate to regulate seed quality, certification, and varietal release in line with the Seed and Plant Variety Release Law […]
Terms of Reference for Consulting Services for Consultant to Establish the National Performance Trials (NPT) and Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) Testing Framework for SARIS
1. Introduction 1.1. Background The Somali Agricultural Regulatory and Inspection Service (SARIS) is a national agency responsible for official controls of plant pests and disease, seed quality and agricultural inputs, including pesticides and fertilizers, in Somalia. It has been established under Law (No. 32/2024) as the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) for Somalia with mandate […]
Terms of Reference for Consulting Services for Consultancy to Conduct Seed Market Analysis in Somalia
1. Introduction 1.1 Background Somalia’s seed sector is vital for agricultural growth, food security, and rural livelihoods, yet it continues to face a range of systemic challenges. Supply and demand remain imbalanced, with farmers often lacking timely access to quality seeds while imports and humanitarian distributions dominate the market. Pricing is volatile, creating affordability barriers […]
BEERO OO BARWAAQEESOOMAALIYA (BBS)
Since 1991, the rural population in Somalia has declined from 70% to 53% by 2020. [1] Many former ruralresidents now live in IDP camps, facing limited prospects of integration or return due to the absence oflarge-scale resettlement programs and ongoing climate challenges. As a result, these displaced individualsrely on international humanitarian aid, with 3.9 million […]
Center for Innovation and Agro-preneurship Development
CIAD MANDATE Faced with persistent challenges in Somalia’s agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) recognized an urgent need for innovative solutions to tackle systemic issues such as low productivity, lack of skilled human capital, and the prevalence of informal business practices. The Ministry also identified the need for targeted programs to enhance […]
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES (2025 – 2030)
BACKGROUND OVERVIEW OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN SOMALIA The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) of the Federal Government of Somalia is the lead institution mandated to formulate policies,legal and regulatory frameworks, standards, strategies, and plans for the transformation of agriculture. MoAI plays a central role in enhancingSomalia’s food systems, improving food security, livelihoods, and […]
National Agriculture Transformation Strategies
Vision Promote sustainable agricultural transformation capable of enabling farmers to produce sufficient andnutritious food for all Somalis and contribute more to the economic prosperity of the nation through greateremployment, farmer incomes and export earnings, while protecting environment. Mission Modernise Somalia’s agriculture sector by making it more climate resilient and promoting efficient use ofinput and technology […]