Mogadishu (Dawan Africa) – The Federal Government of Somalia and the United Kingdom have officially approved the third-year workplan of the Somalia Stability Fund Phase III (SSF III) during a high-level steering committee meeting held in Mogadishu today.
The meeting, co-chaired by Somalia’s Minister of Interior Ali Yusuf Ali Hosh, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Hassan Moalim, and the newly appointed British Ambassador to Somalia, Charles King, marked Ambassador King’s first time co-chairing an SSF meeting since assuming office.
During the session, all participants unanimously endorsed the workplan for 2025, which outlines key priorities aimed at fostering stability in Somalia. According to the official website of the Somalia Stability Fund, the plan will focus on:
- Strengthening governance at district and federal member state levels
- Supporting inclusive political dialogue between communities and local authorities
- Advancing peacebuilding and community reconciliation in post-conflict areas
- Building public trust in local and national institutions
“The Ambassador and Ministers jointly agreed on the Year-3 plan to advance stability through dialogue, decentralised governance, and reconciliation,” the British Embassy in Mogadishu said in a social media post.
Fund Management and Oversight
The third phase of the Somalia Stability Fund is financed by a group of international donors, including the UK, Denmark, Netherlands, Germany, and the European Union (EU). The fund is governed by a seven-member Oversight Board responsible for setting the strategic direction and ensuring effective knowledge sharing among partners.
The Fund Manager is a consortium led by Adam Smith International, in partnership with Laasfort Consulting, Interpeace, and First Call Partners. Oversight is provided by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to ensure transparency and alignment with donor priorities, along with technical support.
With operations in key cities such as Mogadishu, Garowe, Kismayo, Baidoa, Dhusamareeb, Jowhar, and Nairobi, the SSF implementation team will focus on localized understanding and coordination across Somalia’s diverse regions.
Following this endorsement, the implementation of the Year-3 plan is set to move forward, aiming to support communities affected by conflict, strengthen local administrative structures, and lay the groundwork for lasting peace and inclusive governance in Somalia.
