Jowhar Offstream Storage Programme (JOSP)

Octobar 28 2025 The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation led by H.E Mohamed Abdi Hayir had the pleasure of convening a high-level Donor Roundtable Conference, chaired by H.E. Salah Jama, Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, together with the Vice President of Hirshabelle State, H.E. Yusuf Ahmed Hagar (Dabageed). The meeting aimed to raise funds for the Jowhar Offstream Storage Programme (JOSP), bringing together international partners and the Government of Somalia to address funding gaps in this vital programme. JOSP is a crucial and flagship lifeline programme that supports
368,887 farmers, protects 1.5 million people from floods, and mitigates drought impacts for 1.65 million Somalis. In addition to donor pledges, the Government of Somalia today reaffirmed its commitment to co-finance this important programme.