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 […]
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 […]