By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
Mogadishu, 29 June 2026 Somalia’s Agriculture Ministry inaugurates today its new headquarters building, funded under the Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project, FSRP.
The building is part of broader efforts to strengthen the capacity of government institutions working in agriculture, irrigation and national food systems resilience.
According to the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdi Hayir Maareeye, the new building has been constructed with the aim of expanding key functions related to agricultural production, irrigation management, technical services and coordination of projects supporting Somali farmers.
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The FSRP is a regional programme supported by the World Bank, designed to increase the resilience of food systems and improve preparedness for challenges related to food insecurity, droughts, climate change and other shocks affecting agricultural production.
The World Bank’s procurement plan indicates that the construction of the building was estimated at US$1.4 million, with financing provided through IDA, a member of the World Bank Group.
The inauguration of the new building is also seen as an important step in rebuilding government institutions and strengthening the Ministry’s capacity in planning, monitoring and implementing policies aimed at advancing agriculture and irrigation development across Somalia.