SPARK Supports Somalia/Somaliland Economy to Recover from COVID-19

[Deeq A.]

HARGEISA, Somaliland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Somalis have experienced years of struggle, climate shocks and disease outbreaks in recent years. COVID-19 has worsened the situation as well, with up to 20 percent of Somalia/Somaliland’s population expected to suffer from direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic. According to officials, there is widespread unemployment in Somalia/Somaliland with approximately 49% of the population between the ages of 15 and 64 years unemployed.

Source: Hiiraan Online