UN, Somalia sign five year cooperation deal

The UN Cooperation Framework signed in Mogadishu between the Federal Government and the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) outlines ways in which the United Nations intends to support government-owned and government-led priorities, a statement from UNSOM read in part.

UNSOM head James Swan hailed the framework noting it was crucial in supporting development efforts by the government of Somalia.

The UNCF will replace a similar, previous agreement – the UN Strategic Framework (UNSF) – which expires at the end of this year.

The Framework’s main pillars of activity directly mirror those of Somalia’s ninth National Development Plan (NDP-9), namely, inclusive politics and reconciliation; security and the rule of law; economic development; and social development.

Deputy Prime Minister Mahdi Gulaid who signed the agreement on behalf of the Federal Government welcomed the pact noting it was in conformity with the country’s National Development Plan.

The event was attended in-person and virtually by a number of government and UN officials, as well as representatives of the diplomatic community.