By Abdullahi Salad - Reporter
Somalia, 18 November 2025 — Somalia has finally unveiled its first National Anticipatory Action Strategy, a blueprint aimed at strengthening early disaster prediction and accelerating life-saving responses, after years of consultations with development partners.
The strategy received its final approval at a three-day forum organized the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) in Mogadishu and attended by representatives from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), United Nations and federal ministries.
The strategy outlines plans to enhance early-warning systems, activate rapid response mechanisms when alerts are issued, and improve community resilience to recurring shocks.
It also advocates for stronger coordination in forecasting, data integration and emergency decision-making across government institutions.
Speaking at the closing session, Director of Disaster Risk Management at SoDMA, Khadar Sheikh Mohamed, welcomed the approval, saying the strategy was the result of years of consultation, technical assessment and joint review by SoDMA, IGAD, UN agencies and relevant federal ministries.
“This roadmap reflects hard work, broad collaboration and a process the government has closely guided,” Khadar said.
“Thanks to our partners, Somalia now has a unified national plan for anticipatory disaster response.”
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Representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Food Program (WFP) and IGAD welcomed the adoption of the strategy, saying it will help Somalia respond effectively to climate-related hazards and reduce loss of life and livelihoods.
They pledged continued technical and financial support during implementation.
SoDMA Chairperson Mahamuud Moa’llim Abdulle said the strategy marks a major step toward building a more prepared and coordinated national response system.
He noted that the framework will enable Somalia to “strengthen preparedness, integrate response efforts, and help communities avoid the worst impacts of future disasters.”
The strategy will be implemented under the SCALAA Project, funded by DG ECHO, with WFP, FAO and other international organizations leading coordination.
The project focuses on linking climate forecasts, early warning systems and anticipatory action to reduce disaster-related losses.
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