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June 21, 2025

Seven Years of Transformative progress

Seven Years of Transformative progress

Discover the Somali Region's remarkable transformation! Learn about rapid growth in economy, free trade, healthcare, and water access initiatives

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President Mustafa M. Omar

Mustafa M. Omar – SRS President

Somali Region Highlights Significant Development Achievements and Future Vision

Recent statements from President Mustafa M. Omar, supported by insights from key cabinet members, underscore a period of remarkable progress and transformative development across crucial sectors in the Somali region. These advancements, detailed in a recent public overview, represent significant strides in the region's commitment to improving the lives of its citizens and fostering sustainable growth. The President particularly highlighted the region's significant economic transformation, emphasizing the profound impact of a new free trade system that has reshaped the regional economy.
Among the improvements implemented after the change that significantly contributed to the economic growth and job creation in the region is Commerce. This followed the establishment of a free trade system, eliminating the monopolization of trade by specific individuals. This encouraged many people to join the business sector. Before the change, the region had approximately 26,000 licensed businesses, while in the last six years, an additional 61,000 new businesses have emerged. Free trade fosters healthy competition and service innovation that benefits the public. For example, before the change, there were no modern public transportation companies serving the region. Today, there are 14 such companies providing modern services (both long and short-distance travel) to the community. Six years ago, the number of legally operating vehicles in the region was 1,980, and now it stands at 37,000.

This increase in transportation services, coupled with the positive progress in road construction, has enabled an annual movement of 3.2 million people between the region's provinces and cities, compared to 1.2 million annually before the change. Bearing this in mind, the government will focus on supporting businesses and reducing the challenges they face.

Mustafa M Omar-SRS President
 Statement by Dayib Ahmed Nur

Statement on Regional Budget

Dayib Ahmed Nur Finance and Economic Development Bureau Head

We increased the regional budget from 15 billion to 41 billion. 43% of this budget comes from domestic revenue collected by the region, whereas before the change, this revenue was only 15%.

60% of the regional budget is used for poverty reduction, including agriculture, job creation, and so on. The remaining 40% is used for security, strengthening government capacity, and so on.


Delivering on the Promise of Health Equity in Somali Region

Seven Years of Transformative Investment and Measurable Growth

Mr.Mahamoud mohamed

The healthcare sector has also seen dramatic transformation. Deputy Bureau Head Mr. Mahmoud Mohamed Abdi reported that healthcare development in the past seven years has surpassed the cumulative progress of the previous three decades. Key areas of this rapid advancement include

Hospital Expansion: From just 9 operational hospitals before the reform to 18 fully functional hospitals today—a 100% increase—with 13 additional facilities under construction, signaling a total infrastructure expansion of 144%.

Primary Healthcare Access: An additional 56 new health centers have been established to close the accessibility gap, particularly in rural and underserved communities.

These milestones reflect a strategic commitment to health system strengthening, service decentralization, and inclusive growth. The Regional Health Bureau remains dedicated to accelerating progress and enhancing service delivery across all woredas.


Expanding Water Access: A Key Pillar of Regional Development

At an inauguration ceremony in Dhagaxbur, President Mustafa M. Omar highlighted significant improvements in urban and rural water access, a fundamental aspect of regional development.
Access Coverage Expansion: 
Urban water access has remarkably risen from 20% to 51%.
Rural water access improved from 18% to 46.6%.
Infrastructure Highlights:
  • 17 urban water projects completed.
  • 46 rural supply initiatives launched.
  • 340 deep boreholes have been developed, providing crucial access to groundwater.
  • 15 dams (small to medium scale) have been constructed, contributing to sustainable water management.
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