Prizes to be awarded for Poet of the Year, UNDP Woman Poet and Youth Poet, judged by leading names in Somali literature
New initiative launches with Somali Poetry Archive, annual awards and events to promote peace and human rights
New documentary tells the stories of 5 Somalis doing amazing things to build Somalia
Dams built by UNDP and the GEF provide water to camel herders and local communities when it’s needed most
UNDP helps camel herders in Puntland protect their land and livestock from soil erosion and flash floods
UNDP Somalia’s Resident Representative, Jocelyn Mason, explains why emergency responses are critical but long-term development is needed more than ever.
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What we do
The United Nations Development Programme works to achieve the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help develop policies, skills and institutional capability; foster new partnerships and systems; and build the resilience needed to sustain development results and adapt to climate change.
Here in Somalia, we partner with the Federal Government and Federal Member States on a wide range of development issues, including governance, rule of law, environment, livelihoods, disaster reduction, peacebuilding, economic recovery and women's empowerment.
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About Somalia
12.3 million
Population
60%
Of the population under the age of 25
25%
Of parliamentary seats are held by women
73%
Of the population use mobile money
