Najibullah Isak

Economist (fiscal policy/tax/revenue mobilization). Alumni @GRIPS_English, @SIMADUniversity and @HKSExecEd

[Najibullah Isak @NajibullahIsak]

Finally that's me wearing a graduation gown. My Master of Public Finance at National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies "GRIPS" in Tokyo, is done! Thanks to National Tax Agency of Japan for the Practicum and thanks to the World Bank for funding my academic journey.

[Bihi Egeh @BihiEgeh]

I delivered a statement on behalf of the Africa Group 1 Constituency at the @WorldBankGroup Development Committee during the Spring Meetings in Washington, DC, underscoring how compounding global shocks are deepening Africa’s structural vulnerabilities.

We call for scaled action on food systems, energy security, healthcare access, and mineral governance, alongside stronger support for SMEs and inclusive growth.

[International Centre for Tax and Development @ICTDTax]

🔎 Our new working paper investigates the #PoliticalEconomy of Somalia's weak taxation, tracing historical, institutional, and political factors that underpin its low tax-to-GDP ratio of 2%.

See ➡️ https://t.co/5zAixWskZR

📸 Golden_Brown/iStock

#TaxTwitter | @VVandenboogaard

[Somali-Japan Alumni Network @SomJapanAlumni]

Som-Japan 🇯🇵🇸🇴 Alumni Network held its 2nd annual Iftar, bringing together alumni who studied in Japan through MEXT, JICA, and the Joint Japan/World Bank Scholarship Program.
A meaningful evening of reunion, reflection, and stronger diplomatic ties between Somalia and Japan.

[Adan Bulale @AdanBulaale]

.@ElsevierConnect's Cities has published a new study I co-authored with @geesey1390. After 4 years of on and off writing, we’re proud to have produced this paper. We’re grateful to the journal’s editors &reviewers for 3 rounds of detailed feedback that strengthened the manuscript

[Ministry of Finance @MoF_Somalia]

.@MoF_Somalia Minister H.E. @BihiEgeh, accompanied by the @UKinSomalia Ambassador to Somalia, visited Mogadishu Port to oversee ongoing revenue reforms and the modernization of the Customs system — a step forward in strengthening Somalia’s trade and fiscal systems. #Somalia

[Bihi Egeh @BihiEgeh]

It's an honour and privilege to be awarded the African Minister of Finance at the #Africa Summit in London today by the African Leadership Magazine. I am indeed humbled. The real success and recognition belong to the #Somali people who are the main drivers of our economic reforms.

[Bihi Egeh @BihiEgeh]

H.E. President Dr. @HassanSMohamud has signed into law the Insurance (Takaful) Bill, the Income Tax Bill, the Revised Financial Institutions Bill, and the Revised Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Bill today. These landmark legislations lay the foundation for transformative economic reforms in #Somalia, bolstering the financial sector, enhancing investor confidence, and driving inclusive economic growth that creates meaningful opportunities for the #Somali people.

[Bihi Egeh @BihiEgeh]

Today we successfully finalised the 3rd review of the ECF Program policy discussions with the IMF. From all our discussions, it is evident that we are making steady progress on domestic revenue mobilisation, public financial management, financial sector reforms, and public investment management. Our government remains committed to advancing the key levers that can drive economic growth, improve the conditions for investment, and further strengthen #Somalia’s economic fundamentals.

[Bihi Egeh @BihiEgeh]

It was a pleasure to contribute to @OECDdev's State of Fragility report 2025 with an article addressing #Somalia’s multidimensional fragility through reforms, macroeconomic policy and actions. Please access the written piece through the below link:

https://t.co/5DjbVZvd5Y

[WTO @wto]

The first meeting in #Somalia’s WTO membership negotiations took place this week.

“We are keeping an eye on the future”, said Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister @SalahJama after a meeting with Director-General @NOIweala. #WTOAccessions

[Najibullah Isak @NajibullahIsak]

@ASSIYYA @wto Thank you very much Sagal.

[Najibullah Isak @NajibullahIsak]

Very glad to be part of this Somali delegation to Geneva for @wto discussion.

[Salah Jama @SalahJama]

Somalia is making great strides toward WTO accession. In Geneva, I participated in the first Working Party on Somalia’s accession—a historic step in this long-awaited process. This will open new trade opportunities and strengthen our global economic integration. A prosperous Somalia is on the horizon!

#WTO
#EconomicGrowth

[Najibullah Isak @NajibullahIsak]

@MaxGallien @VVandenboogaard @WorldDevJournal @MikeRogan11 @NAnyidoho @WIEGOGLOBAL @IDS_UK @ICTDTax @ISSERUG Cc: @AdanBulaale
@geesey1390

[Najibullah Isak @NajibullahIsak]

Congratulations my friend @Mohamudshawul for your graduation.

[Mohamud Shawul Abdirahman @Mohamudshawul]

Alhamdulillah! Officially graduated with an MSc in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Nagoya University and the Nagoya University Global Environmental Leaders Program.

It has been two years of hard work, learning, relearning and interacting with classmates/students…

[Najibullah Isak @NajibullahIsak]

@AbdullahiAhmed_ @SIMADUniversity @Abdikarimmohaid Congratulations Ustaad, you deserve it.

[Farhia Hassan Mohamed @FarhiaDiinii]

Alhamdullilah
Though words can't fully capture my emotions now, I want to take this moment to officially and proudly announce that I have graduated and been conferred my MSc degree from @ritsumeikanapu .
My special Thanks to jica and Japanese tax payers for their generosity.

[Najibullah Isak @NajibullahIsak]

Congratulations to my great friend @ibradheere on his graduation today from @Toyo_Uni in Tokyo, Japan. I am sure that finally your efforts have paid off.

[Ibrahim Isse Abdulle @ibradheere]

Today marks the end of my two-year master’s journey in Japan! Course of Global Innovation studies. Two years ago, making this decision wasn’t easy due to personal challenges, but with the support and encouragement from my family and colleagues, I made it through.

[Samale Institute @SamaleInstitute]

Proud to share that our Director attended the 14th African RCE Regional Conference in Eldoret, Kenya, representing RCE Mogadishu & Samale Institute. Valuable discussions on #ClimateAction, #ESD & #SDGs with global delegates. 🌍💪 #RCE2024 #Sustainability

[Najibullah Isak @NajibullahIsak]

@ibradheere @ibradheere, I know you’re going to make it.

[Najibullah Isak @NajibullahIsak]

@somalipubagenda @Ibraahinnolosha Congratulations @Ibraahinnolosha, I am sure you will add value to SPA.