EU launches Berbera Urban Development Plan

Berbera – European Union (EU) has launched the Berbera Urban Development Project following a ceremony held in Berbera town on Thursday.

The launching event was graced by the European Union’s Ambassador to Somalia, Nicolas Berlanga Martinez, Somaliland Vice President, Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail Saylici, Hassan Cabinet Ministers, Berbera Administration and United Nations Officials.

The project will support the inclusive and sustainable development of the coastal city through strengthening the capacity of the municipality in urban planning, improving the waste management system as well as stimulating employment and entrepreneurship for urban communities.

Ambassador Nicolas Berlanga underscored the significance of the project in terms of improved decent work and business activity for the residents of the city of Berbera with a particular focus on women, young people and those people living in the most vulnerable situations.

On his part, Vice President of Somaliland, Abdirahman Abdillahi Ismail Saylici highlighted that the project will contribute the first goal of Somaliland’s National Development Plan II – which is to reduce poverty through increased economic opportunities and coordinated investment in youth, services, production and infrastructure.

The Vice President signaled that the government is giving top priority for the coastal development programs to create economic opportunities for the youth and women.