N.O.R.F Posted October 7, 2010 NGOs are out of control: Somaliland Minister of Planning and Development HARGEISA -Dr. Sa’ad Ali Shire Somaliland’s Minister of Planning and Development today addressed Somaliland parliament for the first time since taking office. Dr. Shire told members of parliament that since he took office he has been working on a report to see where the country stood with regards to development. Dr. Shire spoke about his findings and one of the issues that caught his attention was the number of NGOs and the lack of development that they have done. Dr. Shire went on to say currently there are 300 International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) registered in Somaliland and these NGOs are not being held accountable for all their financial funding. These 300 International Non-Governmental Organizations in the country are said to be working in the fields of education, social service and community development. However there is no single tangible thing that shows what these NGOs have done for the people of Somaliland and that to me is unacceptable. Dr. Shire blamed the government for failing to account the donor funds that these NGOs are getting on behalf of Somaliland citizens. Another factor that allowed for these NGOs to go out of control is the lack of auditing system that would requires these NGOs to maintain transparent accounting. Dr. Shire went farther to say that he is very disappointed with his findings regarding these NGOs and therefore something must be done about them. Minister Dr. Sa’ad Ali Shire concluded his briefing by telling members of the parliament that his office is presently working on a strategy that will begin registering these NGOS and audit them at the end of each fiscal year to verify where donor funding was spend. Dr. Shire also suggested that a committee be formed that will work with NGOs and donor countries. Source: SomalilandPress| Oct 6,2010 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thierry. Posted October 7, 2010 Good on him, 300 NGO's with no recognizable result is unacceptable. Norf Saxiib this Dr could hold the key to what we were discussing the other day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted October 7, 2010 He can't even come up with the exact number of the NGOs registered ...... Not a good choice at this time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thierry. Posted October 7, 2010 Whats not a good choice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted October 7, 2010 The minister ....... this shows his weakness to understand the NGO and/or aid context. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted October 7, 2010 How dee? Thierry, i know bro. Needs more investigation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted October 7, 2010 Originally posted by Jacaylbaro: The minister ....... this shows his weakness to understand the NGO and/or aid context. No worries, if the minister bans all NGOs from the region, you will not be affected, adigaaba NGO socda ah Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted October 7, 2010 He needs to be more diplomatic and focus on the national policies rather than blaming the NGOs or anyone else. I thought he is better than that ,, really Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted October 7, 2010 Originally posted by Jacaylbaro: He needs to be more diplomatic and focus on the national policies rather than blaming the NGOs or anyone else. I thought he is better than that ,, really if he says NGOs achieved NOTHING or contributed ZERO, what is the blame in there,mise waxaad leedahay muxuu wasiirku fandhaalka xeerada ugu walaaqayaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted October 7, 2010 Waa markaad sidii Xaaji u hadli jirtay ,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted October 7, 2010 He doesn't even know the actual number of the NGOs ,,, there is where his ignorance starts from. He is supposedly a minister not a random mirqaan man on the streets ,, hence he should act like one. He can call for a meeting with all the NGOs then tell them in front of their faces if he has concerns. He can expel them all and only allow those he think they're doing good. He has many options but this shows his low level of understanding the issue ........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted October 7, 2010 ^ you making some valid points, but you sure are missing the points, options bey kaaga dhagtey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted October 7, 2010 Ohh i forgot he is Kulmiye ,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qandalawi Posted October 7, 2010 One thing is for a fact. The NGO's have contributed nothing to the Somalis. Neither Non governmental nor govermental organisations have worked in Somalia, it is only the private sector that has surpassed all expections. The other two silly bodies only work for their bellies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamaavi Posted October 7, 2010 Originally posted by Jacaylbaro: Ohh i forgot he is Kulmiye ,,, Since when Kulimiye has become AS of SL? ,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
