Our Purposes
Good Governance
We advocate for good governance in all its spheres in Somalia. These spheres are outlined below.
Participation requires that all groups, particularly those most vulnerable, have direct or representative access to the systems of government. This manifests as a strong civil society and citizens with the freedom of association and expression.
Rule of Law is exemplified by impartial legal systems that protect the human rights and civil liberties of all citizens, particularly minorities. This is indicated by an independent judicial branch and a police force free from corruption.
Transparency means that citizens understand and have access to the means and way decisions are made, especially if they are directly affected by such decisions. This information must be provided in an understandable and accessible format, typically translated through the media.
Responsiveness simply involves that institutions respond to their stakeholders within a reasonable time frame.
Consensus Oriented is demonstrated by an agenda that seeks to mediate between the many different needs, perspectives, and expectations of a diverse citizenry. Decisions needs to be made in a manner that reflects a deep understanding of the historical, cultural,
and social context of the community.
Equity and Inclusiveness depends on ensuring that all the members of a community feel included and empowered to improve or maintain their well-being, especially those individuals and groups that are the most vulnerable.
Effectiveness and Efficiency is developed through the sustainable use of resources to meet the needs of a society. Sustainability refers to both ensuring social investments carry through and natural resources are maintained for future generations.
Accountability refers to institutions being ultimately accountable to the people and one another. This includes government agencies, civil society, and the private sector all being accountable to one another as well.
Each community has its own opportunities, challenges, and priorities. Our economic development planning includes the Somali people who live and work in the community and beyond. We find solutions on how to work as a people.
Our role in the community under this purpose includes working with other stakeholders in:
• Leading economic development planning
• Working toward the community’s mandate or vision for economic development
• Supporting sector relationships
• Communicating and responding to economic development concerns and opportunities
• Leading projects to enhance economic development
• Providing accountability, ensuring economic development isn’t an afterthought
Climate change affects our health, ability to grow food, housing, safety and work. Some of us are already more vulnerable to climate impacts, such as people living in small island nations and other developing countries; like Somalia.
We are advocating for measures to improve our environment being that our country borders the ocean and is directly affected by such changes. We call for policies that invest in clean, renewable and sustainable energy. They should address the heavy toll that climate change is taking on impoverished communities.
We are working with innovative farmers and scientists taking a different path, moving toward a farming system that is more sustainable— environmentally, economically, and socially. This system has room for farms of all sizes, producing a diverse range of foods, fibers, and fuels adapted to local conditions and regional markets. We advocate for science-based practices that maximize productivity and profit while minimizing environmental damage. Sustainability also means the whole system is more resilient to droughts, floods, and other impacts of climate change that farmers are already seei
Ongoing armed conflict, insecurity, lack of state protection, and recurring humanitarian crises
exposed Somali civilians to serious abuse. There are an estimated 2.6 million internally
displaced people (IDPs), many living unassisted and vulnerable to abuse. We are working
with various international bodies to train leaders in their clans on conflict resolution, sharing
of resources and peaceful coexistence for sustainable development in Somalia.
Justice Forums - We encourage improvements to the quality and reach of justice services, while promoting a rights-based interpretation and application of laws and justice norms through State and customary justice institutions.
Educational Forums - We enhance capacity of government to develop and implement a nonformal education policy and strategy. we also strengthen capacity of community groups to support education programs.
Social Forums - We discuss how to continue Somalia’s transition toward greater stability, economic prosperity, resilience, and human development.
Constitutional Forums - We discuss various constitutional factors ranging from human rights to governance as well as having structured governments that can serve the people.
Agricultural Forums - These target farmers to improve food security and crop sustainability.