By Asha Elmi - Reporter
Somalia, 1 May 2026 – Somalia began ministry talks on its Youth, Peace and Security National Action Plan, the youth ministry said Thursday, calling it a new phase of policy work. The consultations, held in Mogadishu, brought together representatives from ministries and public bodies involved in security, education, employment, justice, health and social protection, according to the ministry. The meeting follows recent youth consultations held in Las Anod and Galkacyo, where participants from South West, Puntland and Galmudug discussed peacebuilding, reconciliation, civic participation and employment. Officials said the latest discussions were aimed at linking youth priorities with the mandates of government institutions responsible for implementation. The ministry said the process is intended to ensure the action plan reflects both the views of young people and the operational roles of government agencies. Participants discussed how to develop the plan as a coordinated government framework, bringing together sectors including labour, interior, security, justice, education, health, defence, agriculture, livestock and human rights, as well as efforts to prevent violent extremism.
The Youth, Peace and Security agenda is based on United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250, which recognises the role of young people in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and social cohesion.
Somalia has been conducting consultations nationwide to develop a plan that reflects the experiences of young people across regions. Earlier consultations were held in Banaadir, Jubaland, Southwest State and Hirshabelle.
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Officials said the inter-ministerial consultation represents a transition from gathering youth input to translating those priorities into government action. The ministry is expected to consolidate findings from both youth and government consultations before moving to the next phase of drafting and validation.
Once finalised, the YPS National Action Plan is expected to guide efforts to engage young people in peacebuilding, governance, recovery and national development.