Mogadishu, June 18, 2025 – Commissioner Mahamuud Moallim successfully concluded the National Disaster Management Policy Review Consultation Meeting in Mogadishu today, marking a pivotal step toward strengthening Somalia’s disaster management framework. The two-day event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders to refine and enhance the national policy, ensuring it meets the country’s unique challenges.

The meeting focused on conducting a comprehensive review of Somalia’s disaster management needs, drawing on past experiences and incorporating insights from relief and disaster management experts. Discussions centered on creating a policy that is:

• Efficient
• Just
• Inclusive of all communities across the nation
• Proactive in addressing the country’s disaster challenges

Commissioner Moallim commended the participants for their invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to shaping a modern, effective disaster management system tailored to Somalia’s needs. “This meeting is a significant milestone in building a resilient future for our nation,” he stated, emphasizing the collaborative spirit driving the policy’s development.

The outcomes of this consultation are expected to lay the groundwork for a robust national policy, equipping Somalia to better prepare for and respond to disasters.