NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES POLICY
Background Somalia, with its vast expanse of fertile land and diverse climatic conditions, holds significantpotential for agricultural development. Covering a total land area of 637,657 km2, the countryboasts approximately 8.9 million hectares of arable land, offering favorable conditions foragricultural activities. Agriculture and livestock sectors together contribute approximately 70%to the country’s GDP, employ around 80% of […]
National Food Security Policy
Country Context and Background Location, geography and topography Somalia is located in the horn of Africa and is bordered by Kenya to the southwest, Ethiopia to the west and Djibouti to the far northwest in the Gulf of Aden. It lies between latitudes 2°S and 12°N, and longitudes 41° and 52°E. Strategically located at the […]
SOMALI NATIONAL PESTICIDES POLICY
ContextThe agriculture sector has been historically and continues to be the backbone of the Somalieconomy. Livestock and crops remain the main sources of economic activity, employment,and exports in Somalia1. It has a crucial role to play in Somalia’s renewed pursuit to achievepeace and political stability through, among other strategies, food security, job creation, and,eventually, sustainable […]
SOMALI NATIONAL FERTILIZER POLICY
IntroductionThe agricultural sector has historically been, and continues to be, the backbone of the Somalieconomy. Livestock and crops remain the main sources of economic activity, employment,and exports in Somalia1. It has a crucial role to play in Somalia’s renewed pursuit to achievepeace and political stability through food security, job creation, and, eventually, sustainableeconomic growth. An […]
NATIONAL IRRIGATION POLICY
Country ContextSomalia is a country situated in the Horn of Africa that covers an area of 637,660 km2. Ithas the longest coastline on the African continent (3333.333 km) and its terrain consistsmainly of plateaus, plains, and highlands. The country is bordered by the Gulf of Aden tothe north, the Indian Ocean to the east, Kenya […]
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION POLICY (NAEP)
Background This policy outlines the strategic direction for the agriculture sector, as well as the overall and specific goals that the government of Somalia aims to improve extension service delivery for increased production and productivity to ensure food security, poverty reduction, and economic growth. The policy’s comprehensive framework embraces decentralized systems, pluralistic approaches, and public-private […]
MOAI Report Journal JUNE – 2025
The H.E. Hon Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye had a meeting with Mr. George Conway & H.E. Francesco Lollobrigida H.E. Hon_Maareeye had a meeting with H.E. Francesco Lollobrigida, the Italian Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry, to strengthen the longstanding agricultural ties between Italy and Somalia. They discussed opportunities to deepen the bilateral coopera tion […]
COMMUNIQUÉ
Decisions, Commitments and Recommendations from the National Agri-foodInvestment Summit (NAFIS), Mogadishu, Somalia, May 5-6, 2025
📢 📢 SICIRKA SUUQA EE DALAGA BEERAHA: 9 MAAJO – 15 MAAJO 2025
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN (ESCP) FOOD SYSTEMS RESILIENCE PROJECT /ADDITIONAL FINANCING SOMALIA FSRP/ P 177816
ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL COMMITMENT PLAN The Federal Republic of Somalia (the Recipient) is implementing the Food Systems Resilience Project 3 (theProject), with the involvement of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) at the Federal level andthe Ministry of Livestock, Forestry, and Range (MLFR) and the respective line ministries at the State level ,as set […]