Somalia has experienced three decades of political instability and conflict with continued activity by insurgent groups. The country has also been strongly affected by multiple climate shocks in recent years, including a sustained drought caused by five successive low precipitation rainy seasons prior to 2023. This led to large scale food insecurity, fears of famine, and drought-induced displacement, only for Somalia to then be hit by large scale flooding also in 2023. Longer-term concerns highlighted in the Somalia Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2021-25 include limited infrastructure to support basic service provision and challenges with supporting the large number of IDPs, who are among those most affected by poverty.
While there is currently no dedicated HDP nexus strategy for Somalia, collective priorities are included in key strategic and planning documents at national level, including the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2021-2025 and annual HRPs. The nexus approach has largely been operationalised since 2020 via nexus task forces that aim to support improved coordination and information sharing between humanitarian, development and peace actors on three thematic areas: Climate adaptation and Water Management; Durable Solutions for Displaced Persons; and Anti-Corruption.
This Country Brief details the operationalization of the HDP nexus in Somalia and captures lessons learned.