Kaluun Posted November 29, 2013 The idea to establish the Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) for Somaliland was a brilliant idea but in the future we need to focus on getting that fund under our uncorrupted and qualified people (7 member committee; 2 academia, 2 opposition, 1 government, 1 religious Aden Siro oo kale and 1 from the business). 4 civilians that represent the people and 3 politicians that represent the political sector. I think it could work and all 7 need to work together to make the aid efficient and productive. The UK government and Somaliland have worked together that the fund needs almost $1.2 billion in order to achieve all these planned projects/development. This is the biggest development fund ever for Somaliland. As long as I don't hear, Somaliland is going recognition mad and queuing up for every foreign backpacker (War ixtiraafki ma sida?), I am good with SL. Allow Dhowr. This year has been good year, Silanyo is finally starting to talk, walk and chillax like a real politician. Before Hirsi Gaab was all over him and all we heard was Dr Bidar and his ixtiraaf lies. Hada real development goals are on the agenda. Down ixtiraaf!! It wasted 22 years of our peoples' lives. PRESS RELEASE (UK Government) Boost for development in Somaliland A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Government of Somaliland and its Somaliland Development Fund development partners Today the Somaliland authorities, along with the UK’s Department for International Development and DANIDA, committed to working together to improve the lives of the people of Somaliland. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Government of Somaliland and its Somaliland Development Fund development partners at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa. The SDF provides a single channel through which donors can support Somaliland’s development goals. It supplements Somaliland’s own resources to help deliver the National Development Plan (2012-2016) and associated Somaliland Special Arrangement. It demonstrates a level of confidence and trust in the level of progress achieved in Somaliland. The SDF aims to reduce the fragmentation of development assistance going to Somaliland,and give the Somaliland Government ownership over how and where the funds are spent. Speaking at the event President Silanyo welcomed the agreement. “Somaliland has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring, peace, stability and development over the years and has been supported by its partners and close friends, specially the UK and the Danish Government’s. The SDF is a vote of confidence in Somaliland’s efforts to meet the Millennium Development Goals and create a strong and sustainable country. We thank the UK and Danish Government’s for their commitment and faith in our people and our systems.” The SDF aims to contribute to a more stable and prosperous Somaliland. Achieving stability and prosperity is dependent on citizens receiving core public services and the Government engaging with their citizens through transparent and accountable systems. The SDF will deliver the following headline results: Delivery of core state functions by Central and local government in Somaliland Improving service delivery – initially focused on roads, livestock, water, and the environment. This will include: Rehabilitation of Hargeisa to Berbera road, and feasibility study of Burao – Erigavo road providing much needed infrastructure and links to Berbera port and regional markets Upgrading of Hargeisa urban water supply to benefit an additional 500,000 people as well rural potable water supply to 200,000 people Construction of two livestock holding grounds to support exports and the livestock sector which is the mainstay of the Somaliland economy Regeneration and protection of rangelands to enhance productivity Promotion of reforestation through community managed tree nurseries Political commitment delivers public financial management and wider public sector reforms, leading to improved accountability and government strengthening. UK Ambassador Mr Neil Wigan and Danish Ambassador Mr Geert A. Andersen,signed the MOU together with the Head of DFID Somalia Ms Joanna Reid. “Our visit represents the continued commitment of the UK and Denmark to support Somaliland.We recognise the efforts the government is making to strengthen governance, and providing access to equitable basic services for all citizens of Somaliland,” said Mr Wigan “The Somaliland Development Fund will ensure that ordinary people in Hargeisa and across Somaliland will benefit from improved services. For example 500,000 men, women and children will soon have access to a clean water supply,” added Ms Reid. Mr Geert A. Andersen said, “Having visited Somaliland on several occasions, I am truly impressed by the progress seen in so many areas. Our support to SDF and other areas is based on a close partnership with Somaliland having demonstrated leadership and ownership. SDF is the New Deal in practice.” Notes to editors The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) provides a single vehicle through which donors can support Somaliland’s development goals. The SDF supports the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) fill a critical gap through funding projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP) 2012 -2016 while at the same time recognizing the role of GoSL in the delivery of basic services. The Fund supports recurrent and Capital costs. The SDF will also support GoSL’s communication of results to build accountability and transparency. Furthermore, the SDF is designed to strengthen the state-citizenship relationship and enhance accountability and domestic revenue generation. This, in turn, should lead to more stability and prosperity in Somaliland. Current donor contributions to the fund stand at the $60.5 million provided by the UK’s Department for International Development ($40.5m), and DANIDA ($20m). This is a clear demonstration of confidence and commitment on the part of contributing donors to the Fund. However, this fund is only 4.2% of the $ 1.19 billion required for funding the National Development Plan. Further information is available at www.somalilanddevelopmentfund.org Media contact: Ifrah, Somaliland Government Communications Office pogcsom@gmail.com or Amanda Lawrence-Brown, Communications Unit British Embassy Mogadishu A-lawrence-brown@dfid.gov.uk You can read the full Press Release from the UK government here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/boost-for-development-in-somaliland?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=press-release-boost-for-development-in-somaliland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
