🗣️ Journalist: “Why didn’t you want to go back into the dressing room like your teammates?”
🇸🇳🗣️ Sadio Mané: “Because the referee can make a mistake just like we can — it’s not for us to judge him. And above all, I did it for people all over the world: they wanted to watch the match.”
RESPECT. 👏❤️🇸🇳
📢 TODAY! Somalia’s digital leap is here!
@NIRASomalia launches #HUBIYE, #CDS & #eAqoonsi—revolutionary ID systems under #Scaled_up , the nation’s largest gov-led reform. Supported by the World Bank
📍 Live at Jazeera Hotel, Mogadishu!
#DigitalSomalia#LiveNow
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NIRA officially launches its Galmudug branch!
With support from the SCALED-UP Project, President of Galmudug, H.E. Ahmed Abdi Kariye (@MrQoorqoor ),
Officially inaugurated the NIRA office in Galmudug state, alongside NIRA Director @AbdiwaliAbdulle ,
SCALED-UP project Coordinator @abis_osman ,government officials, and the community. This marks a major step in expanding national ID services.
Under the astute leadership of DG @ADirshe, @MFBESomalia is charting a profound renaissance in sustainable marine governance and economic resurgence. His unwavering commitment to innovation and visionary foresight is revolutionizing #Somalia's blue economy for future generations
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry, alongside FMS ministers, has launched the Somali Business Registration System (SBRS) rollout. Jubaland leads as the first FMS to benefit from this groundbreaking system.
#SomaliBusiness#EconomicGrowth
We are delighted that @TheEconomist has featured a letter from our DG @SharmarkeFarah in this week’s “Letters to the Editor” section. The letter highlights Somalia’s significant progress in statistical capabilities, refuting the notion of “guesswork” in our data. Our latest achievements include a major improvement in the World Bank’s Global Statistical Performance Indicators and the successful Household Budget Survey of 2022.
Read more about our strides towards reliable data and upcoming census plans in 2025 here: Letters to the Editor - The Economist -
https://t.co/lZ3Q4bzfjp
#SomaliaStats #DataAccuracy #Progress
Constructive consultations with Banks and Micro Finance Institutions on financial inclusion and wider&deeper financial service offerings to MSME's. All financial institutions welcome continued collaboration with the World Bank.
SCALED-UP Project Implementation Mission Support kickoff meeting held with @MoF_Somalia DG, PIU & @WorldBank team. Discussed progress, issues, way forwad, disbursements, & changes for project structure & indicator. The DG thanked Bank for continued support.
Does🇰🇪 #Kenyan President @WilliamsRuto prefer investments from #China or the US?
"We're neither facing west nor east, we're facing forward," he told CNN's @richardquest.
Food safety is everyone’s business.
Ahead of World Food Safety Day 2024, @MoLFR_SO is engaging stakeholders to finalize #Somalia's new draft Food Safety Policy📝
Developed with support of @DRIVESOM project, the policy will ensure compliance with food quality & safety standards.
Pleasure to have my good friend Wayaki at my office. Congratulations once again on your endorsement as representative of East Africa on Africa Risk Capacity!
HoA DRIVE Somalia team concluded 2-day virtual mission to review project progress.
Partners exchanged insights & reaffirmed commitment to help #Somali pastoralists adapt to the impact of climate change, commercialize livestock production & ensure inclusion of vulnerable groups.
Day 4- Meat & Dairy Stakeholders Forum
Project Coordinator @abis_osman highlighted @DRIVESOM efforts to improve livestock production & commercialization
He underscored the significance of proposed legislations in elevating quality & competitiveness of Somali livestock products.
Gargaara started 5-day training session for 50 bankers from 8 local financial institutions. This is the 3rd training for local banks. Gargaara provides funding and technical assistance to banks and business development services to MSMEs.
The PIU coordinator highlighted the SCALED-UP project's achievements, particularly Gargaara's recent successes, noting the significant role in economic growth. Receiving funds from the KFW, Gargaara marks milestones in its establishment.
This evening, at Jazeera Hotel,Gargaara Company organized a workshop showcasing updates and manual changes, including a review session on procedures and policies for loans. The focus is on streamlining loans and boosting PFI capacity.The CEO reiterated a dedication to efficiency.