By Shire Abdi - Reporter
MOGADISHU (Dawan Africa) Somali National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS) launched the 2026 Food Security and Vulnerability Assessment (CFSVA 2026) on Sunday, calling it one of the largest nationwide studies conducted in Somalia on food security and household vulnerability.
The assessment was jointly implemented by SNBS, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) through the FSNAU. The study covered 8,816 households across 34 districts in 17 of Somalia’s 18 regions prior to the civil conflict, capturing data on urban, rural, and internally displaced populations.
The findings provide key insights on food access, economic vulnerability, displacement, market dependence, coping strategies, and access to essential services. The study emphasizes the importance of evidence-based policymaking to enhance community resilience, support humanitarian planning, and facilitate implementation of the National Development Plan 2025–2029.
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Dr. Abdisalam Mohamed, Director General of SNBS, highlighted that verified data and official statistics are crucial for accurate decision-making, effective targeting, and the coordinated implementation of national programs—particularly in the areas of food security, social protection, agriculture, health, and overall national development.
The launch of CFSVA 2026 is expected to inform policy adjustments, strengthen food security strategies, and guide humanitarian response programs in Somalia, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and responsive to vulnerable populations.
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