The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) hosted a pivotal consultation meeting today, aimed at bolstering measures to prevent aid abuse and ensure equitable, efficient, and transparent delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need across Somalia.

The gathering convened key stakeholders, including representatives from the Benadir Regional Administration, civil society organizations, and diverse community groups. Participants engaged in constructive dialogue, pinpointing challenges in the current aid delivery system and proposing innovative, actionable solutions to enhance its effectiveness.

SoDMA officials underscored the importance of accountability and transparency in humanitarian operations, emphasizing a shared responsibility to combat corruption and misinformation that undermine aid efforts. They called on the public to actively participate in monitoring and overseeing the assistance process, fostering a collaborative framework to ensure ethical and impactful support for vulnerable populations.

Demonstrating its commitment to humanitarian principles and alignment with international standards and Somalia’s legal framework, SoDMA reaffirmed its dedication to protecting the rights of those affected by crises.

A key outcome of the meeting was the unanimous decision to establish a technical committee tasked with strengthening measures to prevent aid abuse. This committee will work to enhance stakeholder collaboration, ensuring responsible and effective management of aid resources.

The initiative reflects SoDMA’s ongoing efforts to build a robust, transparent, and community-driven aid system that prioritizes the needs of Somalia’s most vulnerable.