By Asma Mohamud - Reporter
Somalia, 16 June 2026 – Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam launched a $21 million resilience project in Doolow for displaced people and host communities, the regional presidency said on Tuesday.
The project is funded by the African Development Bank and is intended to strengthen community resilience, reduce dependence on humanitarian assistance and improve long-term self-reliance.
Jubaland’s presidency said the programme would include the construction of nearly 2,000 homes, irrigation canals and productive farms.
It will also provide skills training and support for vulnerable communities, while expanding economic opportunities and improving living standards, according to the statement.
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The regional administration said the project would contribute to agricultural production and help communities in Doolow build more sustainable livelihoods.
Officials did not give details on the project’s implementation period, the number of direct beneficiaries or how the $21 million would be divided among housing, irrigation and livelihood programmes.
Doolow, near Somalia’s borders with Ethiopia and Kenya, hosts displaced families and communities affected by drought, conflict and recurring humanitarian pressures.