Christopher Laker

Deputy Resident Representative @UNDPSomalia. RTs are not endorsements.

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

Somalia launches Early Warning for All Initiative (#AW4ALL) to strengthen climate resilience. Funded by @theGCF, the initiative aims to reduce disaster-related fatalities by 42% by 2030: 👇

https://t.co/KdSkwK3Vx4

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

Numbers don't tell the whole story. The full report does. 📥 Download UNDP Somalia Annual Report 2025: 👉 https://t.co/WB178pUuUZ

[Shoko Noda @shokonoda]

Out now: My interview with @ArlaadiMnetwork reflecting on my visit to Somalia.

Across the country, I met youth & displaced communities determined to build a better future: one defined by hope & development.

@UNDP continues to support their aspirations.

https://t.co/rZwQGhFTlW

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

Norway’s support is helping #Somali entrepreneurs access finance, grow their businesses, and build a more resilient future.

On #NorwayDay, we thank 🇳🇴 for investing in Somalia’s potential.

Read more: https://t.co/SarWd5znFy

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

🇳🇴 Happy #NorwayDay! On this proud occasion, we’re grateful for Norway’s unwavering commitment to a peaceful & stable Somalia.

In this interview, Norwegian Ambassador H.E. Siv Cathrine Moe shares how Norway’s support is building the foundations Somalia needs. https://t.co/fqC0kNm4cq @NorwayInSomalia

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭!

The report highlights progress in governance, peacebuilding, job creation, and resilience—delivered in partnership across Somalia.

Real impact happens through strong partnerships.

📘 Full report: 👉 https://t.co/b6RXYgzXBZ

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

Fartun fixes phones. And she's just getting started.

She's one of hundreds of young Somalis at the Elman Center in #Mogadishu — training for a safer future. Supported by a KOICA-funded UNDP project.

UN🇺🇳 ASG @ShokoNoda met them today. Her message? "Investing in youth is investing in peace."

Watch the video👇

[Shoko Noda @shokonoda]

🧕🏾👷🏾 Investing in youth is investing in peace.

At @ElmanPeaceHRC in Mogadishu 🇸🇴, I met young women & men and saw how learning new skills is motivating them to build a better future.

With @KenyaKoica🇰🇷, @UNDPSomalia is supporting this community-led approach to peacebuilding.

[Shoko Noda @shokonoda]

Arrived in #Somalia 🇸🇴 for a mission focused on advancing stabilization, recovery & institution building.

Look forward to engaging with govt, development partners, communities & UN colleagues as we move forward on the pathway towards recovery, development & peace.

@UNDPSomalia

[UNDP Arab States @UNDPArabStates]

Somalia has established an advanced Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) through its national identity system with support from @UNDPSomalia. Learn how innovative approaches to digital identity can deliver transformational impact in fragile contexts https://t.co/gCRgJcYZrB

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

In #Somalia, recurring droughts threaten communities, but abundant sunshine offers a solution. A joint initiative by @UNDP and @MoEWRSo is harnessing solar power to deliver sustainable water access.

So far, 2 of 10 solar-powered boreholes have been completed, providing clean water to 23,000+ people. The goal is to reach 120,000 drought-affected people by 2026.

Special thanks to @SaudiFund_Dev for supporting this effort.

Learn more: https://t.co/AMkCu8sAxk @UNDPArabStates @UNDPArabic

[Christopher Laker @ChrisLaker_]

This is yet another example of a strong collaboration and partnership delivering for communities and the people of Somalia. @UNDP-@MoEWRSo partnering with the @SaudiFund_Dev to improve livelihoods and living conditions for people in line with national priorities:

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

Somalia faces recurring drought—but it is also one of the sunniest countries on earth. A new @UNDP-@MoEWRSo project is turning that abundant, free solar power into a solution.

2 of 10 planned boreholes are done, bringing clean water to 23,000+ people. The goal is to reach 120,000+ drought-hit people by 2026.

Special thanks to @SaudiFund_Dev for supporting this.

👉 https://t.co/AMkCu8sAxk

[Christopher Laker @ChrisLaker_]

RT @UNDPSomalia: Somalia faces recurring drought—but it is also one of the sunniest countries on earth. A new @UNDP-@MoEWRSo project is tur…

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

#2025YearInReview

Announcing the most-read blogs of 2025 in the #SomaliaBlogSeries! Congratulations to the top three authors:

1) Elsie Too - "The Power of Everyone..."
https://t.co/hSif7Vyct5

2) Madina Ahmed Nur - "How Somali women secured their space in peacebuilding"
https://t.co/uAdnNdwH8F

3) Ahmed Abdirizack - "Why community voices matter in justice reform"
https://t.co/PKvPbFMb0F

These pieces on programming, peace, & justice drove the conversation. Read them now!

[UN Development @UNDP]

From exclusion to identity: In Baidoa, Somalia, @UNDPSomalia has successfully piloted an initiative that has enabled over 38,000 internally displaced people to obtain their national ID, achieving an average cost of under US$1 per registration.

Learn more: https://t.co/BmyC5UIucA

[Lionel Laurens @lionellaurens_]

Legal ID is the gateway to several public services and participation. Reaching 38k IDPs in a month shows that Somalia can close the inclusion gap faster than many imagined. Great opportunity to scale up the successful model to register all Somalis in the digital ID system 👇

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

From Exclusion to Identity: @UNDP has successfully completed a pilot initiative in Baidoa -- a fast-tracked, cost-effective and scalable legal ID registration model for IDPs.

Over 38,000 IDPs registered in one month, showing the potential of scaling up this model to register over 3.5 million IDPs in the digital legal ID system:

https://t.co/mXFw3ZCXhL

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

Did you know? In #Somalia, 2 in 3 conflicts stem from resource competition.

These new solar-powered boreholes, managed by inclusive user committees, not only provide water to the thirsty but also enable local communities to manage their shared resources and prevent future conflict.

With thanks to @SaudiFund_Dev

Read more: https://t.co/hSvYheM1LK

@MoEWRSo @UNDP

[UNDP Somalia @UNDPSomalia]

Somalia faces recurring drought—but it is also one of the sunniest countries on earth.

With support from @SaudiFund_Dev, the first 2 of 10 solar-powered boreholes are now complete. The project aims to harness the sun to bring safe water to 120,000 drought-affected Somalis and improve water practices for over 3 million people by 2026.

Read more about the initiative: https://t.co/PGWMfMzZ2d

[UNDP Arab States @UNDPArabStates]

More than 250 women who are part of the Somali Women Peace Network were trained on negotiation & mediation. Learn how they stepped in to resolve conflicts, address family disputes & offer protection & dignity to the most vulnerable with support from🇪🇺🇳🇱 🇸🇪 https://t.co/p8F0gvtxef