Institute of Public Finance - Somalia - IPFS

📘🌊 New Publication Alert!

We are excited to launch our new policy paper:

“Closing Somalia’s Fisheries Governance Gap: A Policy Paper for Marine Biodiversity, Food Security and the Blue Economy.”

Somalia has one of the longest coastlines in Africa and a huge untapped marine potential. Yet challenges such as illegal fishing, weak governance, and poor infrastructure continue to limit the sector’s contribution to the economy and food security.

This paper provides practical policy recommendations to help Somalia:
✅ Protect marine biodiversity
✅ Strengthen fisheries governance
✅ Increase domestic revenue
✅ Improve livelihoods of coastal communities
✅ Build a sustainable blue economy

Together, we can transform Somalia’s marine resources into sustainable national prosperity. 🇸🇴🌍

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You download the paper here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/institute-of-public-finance-somalia-ipfs_closing-somalias-fisheries-governance-gap-activity-7465072922739597314-RcES?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAmmkjgBlc9X6mFSJTUzg8_Hmo2J7sLWowI

We are proud to announce a strategic global partnership between the Institute of Public Finance Somalia and the International Institute of Public Finance.

Together, we aim to strengthen knowledge exchange, research, and institutional capacity in public finance.

Ciid Wanaagsan

Munaasabadda barakeysan ee Ciiddul Fidriga awgeed, waxaan hambalyo u diraynaa dhammaan umadda islaamka gaar ahaan shacabka Soomaaliyeed meel kasta oo ay joogaan. Caafimaad iyo farxad ku ciida.

📘 New Research on Somalia’s Public Financial Reforms

Somalia has made major progress in rebuilding its public financial management system after decades of conflict.

Since 2013, the country has:

• Introduced a new Public Financial Management Act
• Implemented digital treasury systems
• Published audited government accounts
• Increased domestic revenue significantly
• Achieved historic debt relief of $4.5 billion

Our new report explains how these reforms are strengthening fiscal discipline, improving transparency, and supporting economic resilience in a post-conflict state.

At the same time, important work remains — especially in revenue mobilization, fiscal federalism, and improving service delivery.

This publication offers practical recommendations for policymakers, development partners, and researchers.

📖 Read the full report here:
https://ipf.so/reports/transforming-somalias-public-financial-management-reforms-federalism-and-economic-resilience/

Let’s continue building strong institutions for a resilient Somalia 🇸🇴

🌙 Ramadan Kareem!

As we welcome this blessed month, the Institute of Public Finance Somalia (IPF) wishes you a Ramadan filled with peace, love, and prosperity. May this time of reflection, patience, and generosity bring joy to your heart and strengthen our unity.

Let’s spread kindness and share our blessings with those in need.

✨ Ramadan Mubarak! ✨

📢 Four State Reports Completed and Validated!

The Institute of Public Finance Somalia (IPFS) has successfully finalized and validated four Cost of Living and Minimum Wage Assessment Reports under the SERP Project, covering:

✔️ Jubaland
✔️ Hirshabelle
✔️ Southwest
✔️ Galmudug

These studies examine the true cost to households of meeting basic needs and whether current wages are sufficient, using real data from markets, households, and labor sectors.

📊 The reports support fair and realistic wage policies that:

Protect workers and families

Reflect local economic conditions

Remain fiscally sustainable

IPFS will continue working with Federal Member States to translate these findings into practical, evidence-based wage reforms.

IPF Somalia ayaa kulan miro-dhal ah la yeelatay Machadka Xisaabiyeyaasha la aqoonsanyahay ee Kenya (ICPAK), kaas oo ka dhacay xarunta dhexe ee ICPAK magaalada Nairobi, Kenya.

Kulanka waxaa xoogga lagu saaray xoojinta iskaashiga xirfadeed, horumarinta awoodda karaanka, is-weydaarsiga aqoonta, iyo sahminta fursadaha istaraatiijiyadeed ee wada-shaqeyn, kuwaas oo lagu horumarinayo xirfadda xisaabaadka iyo maaliyadda dowliga ee Soomaaliya iyo guud ahaan gobolka.

IPF Somalia waxa ay u mahadcelinaysaa ICPAK soo dhawayntii diirraneyd iyo wadahadalladii wax ku-oolka ahaa, waxayna rajaynaysaa dhisidda iskaashi waara oo faa’iido u leh labada dhinac.

📊 Supporting Fiscal Decentralization in Somalia
The Institute of Public Finance – Somalia (IPF) is supporting MOIFAR in the development of fiscal decentralization implementation arrangements, through expert focus group discussions and experience-sharing dialogues.

These discussions focus on practical solutions and lessons to ensure that fiscal decentralization works from the federal level down to districts, improving service delivery and strengthening local governance.

🤝 Together, we are working to turn policy into action and strengthen Somalia’s public finance system.

✅ Validation Workshop Completed – Strengthening MOPIED’s HR Systems!

Today, IPF Somalia joined MOPIED to conduct a Validation Workshop for the Institutional Development Package, focusing on:
📘 Comprehensive HR Management Policy & Procedures Manual
💻 HRMS – Human Resource Management System

This is a major step toward building a stronger and more professional public institution—where recruitment is transparent, staff development is consistent, performance is measured fairly, and HR processes are modernized through a digital system.

We discussed important areas such as
🔹 Staffing needs and workforce planning
🔹 Recruitment and onboarding standards
🔹 Performance management and training
🔹 discipline/grievance procedures and staff welfare
🔹 Payroll and HR records management through HRMS

We thank all participants for their active engagement and valuable feedback. Together, we are building systems that work and institutions that deliver. 🇸🇴

📢 Strengthening Participatory Budgeting in Banadir Region

The Institute of Public Finance – Somalia (IPF) is proud to have supported the Banadir Regional Administration (BRA) in conducting its Citizen Engagement Forum as part of the 2026 Budget Formulation Process.

This inclusive dialogue brought together representatives from the business community, academia, civil society organizations, and district commissioners to contribute meaningfully to the design of a more responsive, transparent, and accountable budget for the people of Mogadishu.

At IPF, we remain committed to advancing evidence-based policymaking and participatory public finance management that empowers citizens and strengthens local governance.

𝗛𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘂𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘆𝗮:
𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗸𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝗵 𝗸𝘂𝘄𝗮 𝘂𝗴𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗲𝘆𝗮 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝘂𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗮 (𝟯%)

Warbixin cusub oo Machadka IPFS soo saaray ayaa muujisay in Soomaaliya ay luminayso balaayiin doolar sababo la xiriira "Farqiga Cashuuraha" (Tax Gap) oo gaaraya 34%. iyadoo la ururiyey kaliya $369M sanadkii tagay ee 2024 halkii awoodda dhabta ahi ay ka badneyd $1B.

Warbixintu waxay si qoto dheer u falanqaynaysaa sababaha hoos u dhaca dakhliga cashuuraha iyo caqabadaha jira. Waxay sidoo kale soo jeedinaysaa xalal wax ku ool ah sida hirgelinta VAT, nidaamka
e-tax, iyo dib u habeynta kastamada.

👉 Si aad wax badan uga ogaato xogtaan muhiimka ah iyo talooyinka IPFS, fadlan booqo oo akhriso warbixinta oo buuxda:

https://ipf.so/reports/somalias-tax-gap-why-closing-it-matters-for-the-countrys-future/