Ministry of Planning (Somaliland)

Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Planning & National Development
Wasaaradda Qorshaynta & Horumarinta Qaranka
(MoPND)
Coat of arms of Somaliland
Ministry overview
Formed1991 (1991)
JurisdictionSomaliland
HeadquartersHargeisa, Maroodi Jeh
Minister responsible
Ministry executives
Websitehttps://mopnd.govsomaliland.org/
Footnotes
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The Ministry of Planning & National Development of the Republic of Somaliland (MoPND) (Somali: Wasaaradda Qorshaynta & Horumarinta Qaranka Somaliland) (Arabic: وزارة التخطيط والتنمية الوطنية) is a cabinet ministry of the Government of Somaliland. The ministry is responsible for appropriate plans and strategies for development capable of ensuring that the long-term goals of the country are achieved. Establish long-term, medium-term, and short-term plans encompassing all economic and social aspects of the Somaliland people’s life, through fostering community engagement.[1]

History

In March 1992, the Minister of Planning and Reconstruction and the Minister of Health traveled to London and Paris on a diplomatic mission. During their visit, they briefed European authorities on the internal situation in Somaliland and sought international assistance for the country's national reconstruction efforts.[2]

In January 2007, a consultative workshop held in Hargeisa led to the production of the Somaliland Reconstruction and Development Program (RDP) 2007–2011, marking the country's first formal five-year development plan. To support the implementation of the RDP, the Ministry of Planning developed Somaliland's inaugural National Aid Coordination and Monitoring & Evaluation Policy, establishing a framework for the systematic oversight of international assistance and development projects.[3]

In November 2010, the Non-Governmental Organization Act (Law No. 43/2010) was enacted, designating the Ministry of Planning as the official authority responsible for the regulation and registration of both domestic and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating within Somaliland.[4]

In March 2012, the Government of Somaliland launched its first five-year National Development Plan (2012–2016), aimed at transitioning the nation from post-conflict recovery to sustainable development. The plan, estimated to cost $1.19 billion, focused on five strategic pillars: economy, infrastructure, governance, social services, and environmental protection. By prioritizing poverty reduction and job creation, the initiative sought to foster a business-friendly environment to attract private sector investment and international development assistance.[5]

In October 2013, the Statistics Act (Law No. 60/2013) was enacted, providing the Central Statistics Department (CSD) within the Ministry of Planning with the legal mandate as the sole authority for coordinating the National Statistical System, conducting national censuses, and collecting and analyzing official statistical data.[6]

In July 2017, the Ministry of Planning and National Development officially launched the Second National Development Plan (NDP II) for the period 2017–2021. The strategy was designed to implement the "Somaliland Vision 2030" and marked the first time the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were systematically integrated into Somaliland's national planning framework.[7]

On 7 October 2020, the Ministry of Planning and National Development and the Ministry of Health Development officially launched the Somaliland Health and Demographic Survey (SLHDS) 2020. The report provided the first comprehensive data on maternal and child health, nutrition, and household characteristics in Somaliland.[8]

In March 2023, the Third National Development Plan (NDP III), covering the period from 2023 to 2027 and hosted by the Ministry of Planning and National Development, was officially launched by the President. The plan prioritizes six strategic pillars: economic development, good governance, climate change, economic infrastructure, social development, and justice.[9]

In April 2024, the Ministry of Planning and National Development initiated legal consultancy services for the review and amendment of the 2010 NGO Act (Law No. 43/2010). This process was aimed at addressing legislative gaps and deficiencies that had emerged in the decade since the law's original enactment.[10]

In January 2025, the Minister of Planning and National Development and the Deputy Head of the British Office in Hargeisa held a meeting to conduct specific discussions on doubling the scale of ongoing development projects in Somaliland and further strengthening cooperation between the two nations.[11]

Ministers

Minister Ministry name Took office Left office
Djama Rabile Ghod
(Jaamac Rabiile Good) 		Ministry of Planning and Reconstruction
(Wasaaradda Qorshaynta iyo Dib-u-dhiska) 		June 1991[12] 1993
Osman Abdillahi Jama
(Cismaan Cabdillaahi Jaamac) 		Ministry of Planning and Coordination
(Wasaaradda Qorshaynta iyo Isu-duwidda) 		1993[12] 1997
Mohamed Osman Fadal
(Maxamed Cismaan Fadal) 		Ministry of National Planning and Coordination
(Wasaaradda Qorsheynta Qaranka iyo Isuduwidda) 		October 2001[13]
Ahmed Jam Botan
(Axmed Jaamac Bootaan) 		Ministry of National Planning and Coordination
(Wasaaradda Qorsheynta Qaranka iyo Isuduwidda) 		October 2001[13]
Mohamed Said Gees
(Maxamed Siciid Gees) 		Ministry of National Planning and Coordination
(Wasaaradda Qorsheynta Qaranka iyo Isuduwidda) 		March 2002[14]
Ahmed Hassan Caafi
(Axmed Xasan Caafi) 		Ministry of National Planning and Coordination
(Wasaaradda Qorsheynta Qaranka iyo Isuduwidda) 		March 2002[14] November 2002[15]
Ahmed Haji Dahir Ilmi
(Axmed Xaaji Daahir Cilmi) 		Ministry of National Planning and Coordination
(Wasaaradda Qorsheynta Qaranka iyo Isuduwidda) 		November 2002[15] 6 August 2006[16]
Ali Mahamed Ibrahim (Cali-sanyare)
(Cali Maxamed Ibraahim) 		Ministry of National Planning and Coordination
(Wasaaradda Qorsheynta Qaranka iyo Isuduwidda) 		6 August 2006[16] July 2010
Saad Ali Shire
(Saacad Cali Shire) 		Ministry of National Planning and International Cooperation
(Wasaaradda Qorsheynta Qaranka iyo Iskaashiga Caalamiga ah) 		28 July 2010[17] October 2015[18]
Ali Hussein Ismail
(Cali Xuseen Ismaaciil) 		Ministry of National Planning and Development
(Wasaaradda Qorshaynta iyo Horumarinta Qaranka) 		October 2015[18] December 2016[19]
Mohamed Ibrahim Adan (Qabyo-tire)
(Maxamed Ibraahim Aadan) 		Ministry of National Planning and Development
(Wasaaradda Qorshaynta iyo Horumarinta Qaranka) 		December 2016[19] December 2019[20]
Hassan Mohammed Ali (Gaafadhi)
(Xasan Maxamed Cali) 		Ministry of Planning and National Development
(Wasaaradda Qorshaynta iyo Horumarinta Qaranka) 		1 December 2019[20] September 2021
Omar Ali Abdillahi
(Cumar Cali Cabdillaahi) 		Ministry of Planning and National Development
(Wasaaradda Qorshaynta iyo Horumarinta Qaranka) 		5 September 2021[21] June 2022[22]
Ahmed Adan Ahmed (Buuxane)
(Axmed Aadan Axmed) 		Ministry of Planning and National Development
(Wasaaradda Qorshaynta iyo Horumarinta Qaranka) 		June 2022[22] November 2023[23]
Ahmed Mohamed Diriye (Toorno)
(Axmed Maxamed Diiriye) 		Ministry of Planning and National Development
(Wasaaradda Qorshaynta iyo Horumarinta Qaranka) 		November 2023[23]
Kaltuun Sheekh Hassan Abdi (Madar)
(Kaltuun Sh. Xasan Cabdi) 		Ministry of Planning and National Development
(Wasaaradda Qorshaynta iyo Horumarinta Qaranka) 		14 December 2024[24] Incumbent

See also

References

  1. ^ Ministry of Planning and National Development. "The National Development Plan". Republic of Somaliland.
  2. ^ "Ministers sent on diplomatic mission". Africa Intelligence. 14 March 1992. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Somaliland Vision 2030". Somaliland Economic. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Legal Consultancy: Somaliland NGO Act". Ministry of Planning and National Development. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  5. ^ Shire, Saad Ali (1 March 2012). "Somaliland: open for business". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Statistics". Ministry of Planning and National Development. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Somaliland: National Development Plan 2017-2021 Launched". Somaliland Sun. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  8. ^ "The 2020 Somaliland Health and Demographic Survey (SLHDS) launched". UNFPA Somalia. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  9. ^ "Government launches the Third National Development Plan (NDP III)". Somaliland Standard. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  10. ^ "Legal Consultancy: Somaliland NGO Act". Ministry of Planning and National Development. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  11. ^ "Dawladaha Somaliland Iyo Ingiriiska Oo Kawada Hadlay Sii Laba Jibaarka Mashaariicaha Dalka Ka Socda". Wargeyska Dawan (in Somali). 30 January 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  12. ^ a b "Magacyada Golihii Wasiirada ee Ugu Horeeyey ee Somaliland (1991 iyo kuwii 1993)". Wargane (in Somali). 24 December 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  13. ^ a b "UNICEF Somalia Review: October 2001". ReliefWeb. UNICEF. October 2001. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  14. ^ a b "Somalia: Cabinet reshuffle in Somaliland". The New Humanitarian. 2001. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  15. ^ a b "Shalay Iyo Maanta: Mahadhooyinka Weedhaha Siyaasadeed Ee Wasiirka Warfaafinta" [Yesterday and today: The political sayings of the Minister of Information]. Haatuf (in Somali). 7 February 2010. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  16. ^ a b "Madaxweyne Rayaale oo isku dhuftay wasiiradiisa" [President Rayaale reshuffles his ministers]. BBC Somali (in Somali). 6 August 2006. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  17. ^ "Madaxweyne Siilaanyo oo magacaabay golihiisa wasiirada oo ka kooban 20 wasiir & 6 wasiir ku-xigeen". Radio Daljir (in Somali). 28 July 2010. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  18. ^ a b "Madaxweyne Siilaanyo Oo Magacaabay Wasiiro Cusub". Goobjoog News (in Somali). 28 October 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  19. ^ a b "Somaliland President Announces Major Government Reshuffle". SaxaFi Media. 4 December 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
  20. ^ a b "Madaxweynaha Biixi Oo Iskushaandheyn Sameeyey". Goobjoog News (in Somali). 1 December 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  21. ^ "Somaliland President Bihi Announces Major Cabinet Reshuffle". Somaliland Nation. 5 September 2021. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  22. ^ a b "Madaxweyne Biixi oo isku shaandheyn kooban ku sameeyay golihiisa wasiirada" [President Biixi makes a brief reshuffle of his cabinet]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 27 June 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  23. ^ a b "Madaxweyne Biixi oo isku shaandheyn ku sameeyay qaar ka mid ah golihiisa wasiirada" [President Biixi reshuffles some of his cabinet]. Hiiraan Online (in Somali). 14 November 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
  24. ^ "Golaha Wasiirada Soomaaliland oo lagu dhawaaqay". Radio Risaala (in Somali). 14 December 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
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