Global Courant 2023-04-28 01:03:21
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The European Union Delegation to the Federal Republic of Somalia, together with the Somali authorities and its implementing partner, the Nordic International Support Foundation, launches a new €4.5 million Rapid Nationwide Stabilization project that strengthens the existing EU stabilization program . The programme, which will run for 18 months, aims to support political stabilization and reconciliation in Somalia.
Ms Tiina Intelmann, the EU ambassador to Somalia, said at the launch: “We are delighted to launch this program and contribute to political stabilization and reconciliation in Somalia. We are confident that this program will assist the government in establishing services to the people.”
HE Ahmed Fiqi, the Minister of Federal Affairs and Reconciliation of the Federal Republic of Somalia welcomed this important milestone by saying: “We fully support this program and its ability to promote overall stabilization in Somalia.”
In line with the National Stabilization Strategy (Community Restoration, Social Reconciliation, Local Government and Rule of Law), the new project signed today will address the following priorities:
Water Infrastructure (Community Recovery): In response to reported damage caused by Al-Shabaab attacks, the program will restore damaged water infrastructure, including boreholes, wildlife-based water catchment areas, and other water-related activities. Law): The program will contribute to the reconstruction of critical government infrastructure, such as police posts/offices, and the installation of solar street lights in the newly liberated areas. Reconciliation (Social Reconciliation): Peacebuilding in newly liberated areas is closely linked to social cohesion and reconciliation. The Ministry of the Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation (MoIFAR) leads the reconciliation efforts where conflicts between clans hinder the peace process.
The EU is making tangible progress in supporting Somalia’s transition to a peaceful and stable nation. The project also aims to strengthen the legitimacy of the Somali authorities in sites recently liberated in Hirshabelle, Galmudug, Southwest and Jubaland state.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of the European Union Delegation to Somalia.
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