By Bakar Osman - Reporter
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MOGADISHU, 22 October 2026 Somalia has intensified efforts to improve access to water and sanitation services, as government officials and development partners reviewed the progress of projects funded by the African Development Bank in Doolow, Qardho and South Gaalkacyo.
The steering committee meeting, organised by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources in collaboration with UNICEF, assessed project implementation, outstanding challenges and priority measures needed to accelerate delivery.
The ministry’s Director General, Eng. Abdullahi Ibrahim, highlighted the importance of the projects in expanding water and sanitation services, particularly for internally displaced people and host communities, while strengthening their resilience to climate change.
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UNICEF’s Chief of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Georges Tabbal, emphasised the need for performance assessments, effective solutions to implementation challenges and greater accountability among the institutions involved.
Participants also examined preparations for the Deyr rainy season and anticipated risks, agreeing on follow-up measures to advance key activities and improve project delivery.
The meeting forms part of broader efforts to strengthen sustainable access to water and sanitation services, which remain essential to public health and the resilience of communities affected by displacement and climate-related pressures.