High level of Corruption in Somaliland Development Fund - Four EU Funded projects in SL Abandoned including building port in Maydh,Sanaag

[Manafesto]

It seems like the corrupt Somaliland administration and it's useless and fraudulently run Somali Development Fund pocketed the money EU donated them to for this four projects which by the way none of them was finished or even is halfway implemented.

Somaliland along with with Somalia's FGS promised many projects like these once and did Photo ops on the opening ceremony and 95% of the said infrastructure development were never finished and are most abandoned such as the fialed Maydh and Hobyo port.

UK, Denmark and Netherlands approve agreements … – Gov.uk

UK, Denmark and Netherlands approve agreements with Somaliland Government on critical infrastructure to improve people’s lives
The new agreements, supporting projects on roads, agricultural systems, water facilities and fisheries, will spur economic growth, helping to support a secure and prosperous Somaliland.

Under Phase II of the Somaliland Development Fund (SDF2) programme

the UK, Denmark and the Netherlands have approved four agreements with the Somaliland Government to improve critical infrastructure to support economic growth. These projects were prioritised by Phase II of the Government of Somaliland’s National Development Plan, and will improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across Somaliland. The new agreements, supporting projects on roads, agricultural facilities, water systems and fisheries will spur economic growth benefitting the region and helping contribute towards a stable, peaceful and resilient Somaliland while improving its resilience to future pandemics through enhanced water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure.

These projects include:

Project 1:Rebuilding of Burao–Sheikh-Berbera road in Togdheer and Sahil regions

The rebuilding of the Burao to Berbera road will include 82km of full asphalt concrete overlay, the resurfacing of bridges and renewal of drainage systems. Improving connectivity between Somaliland’s port and its second largest city will reduce travel time and costs benefiting the 50,000 members of the public who use this road regularly and contributing to economic development by enhancing service delivery and boosting trade, particularly in the livestock, agriculture, and fishery sectors.

Project 2:Sustainable land management in Awdal and Maroodijeh regions:
The project will improve the agricultural production of small farmers through soil and water conservation, research, extension and farmer training. This project will target the agricultural areas of Durdur Ad Upper Catchment in Awdal and Maroodijeh Upper Catchment in Maroodijeh.

Project 3: Support to the Hargeisa Water Agency, supplying water to the people of Hargeisa.
The SDF2 will continue its support to the Hargeisa Water Agency (HWA), which supplies clean water to the people of Hargeisa. This project will allow HWA to extract an additional 4,000 m3 of water each day from Laasdhure aquifer. This project will increase the water available in Hargeisa by more than 20%, to 23,000m3 per day – enough to meet the needs of an additional 200,000 people.

Project 4: Construction of Maydh fishing jetty in the Sanaag region:
The Maydh Jetty will improve interconnectivity by sea between Berbera and the 750,000 people living in the hinterland of Sanaag and parts of Togdheer, spurring regional economic growth as well as facilitating the transport of fish to markets. This support will boost food security, employment and incomes.

The British Ambassador to Somalia, Ben Fender, said:

The UK is committed to supporting Somaliland lay the foundations for sustainable economic growth. We are announcing today a set of major infrastructure investments in four sectors across Somaliland. We will be upgrading the road from Burco to Berbera, supporting agricultural production in Awdal and Moroodijeh, increasing by 20% the water in Hargeisa, and building a jetty in Maydh to enable exports from Sanaag and Togdheer. These projects will improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of people by creating jobs and unlocking the region’s economic potential. At a time of huge challenges for Somaliland, including tackling COVID-19, this demonstrates the UK’s commitment to the people of Somaliland.

The Danish Ambassador to Somalia, Mette Knudsen, said:

Denmark warmly welcomes the approval of these four important SDF projects and the solidarity shown by the Government of Somaliland and SDF donors to identify priority needs, ensure regional and sectoral balance, and align SDF investments with the priorities of Somaliland’s NDPII. The investments are particularly timely in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and its economic effects that are only just beginning to emerge. We are confident that these investments will have catalytic effects to spur Somaliland’s economic development and to help support and sustain Somaliland’s economic recovery from this terrible pandemic.

The Netherlands Ambassador to Somalia, Frans Makken, said:

The Kingdom of Netherlands has enjoyed cordial and collaborative relations with the Somaliland Government over many years; and through the projects in the SDF2, the Netherlands is happy to be part of the contribution to strengthening the social contract between the government and its people. These projects will strengthen the positive social and economic growth trajectory of Somaliland.

 

[Rocktheboat]

are most abandoned such as the fialed Maydh and Hobyo port.

 

[Gantaal97]

Another Fake News from Mr Cali Saleebaan of Majeertanya

 

[fais]

It seems like the corrupt Somaliland administration and it's useless and fraudulently run Somali Development Fund pocketed the money EU donated them to for this four projects which by the way none of them was finished or even is halfway implemented.

Somaliland along with with Somalia's FGS promised many projects like these once and did Photo ops on the opening ceremony and 95% of the said infrastructure development were never finished and are most abandoned such as the fialed Maydh and Hobyo port.

 

[Manafesto]

Another Fake News from Mr Cali Saleebaan of Majeertanya

So it was halted because of the heat? excuses, couldn't come up with a better excuse than that?

 

[mr steal your naag]

I think i know his style. The first thing that somebody says about SL on twitter he copy's that and make a thread and just leave

I like @Manafesto he is my favorite somali gaalo

 

[Gantaal97]

So it was halted because of the heat? excuses, couldn't come up with a better excuse than that?

You don't know how hot it gets in the summer in coastal areas of Sanaag for example Xiis town is completely abandoned in the summer because of hot weather and the residents only return in Autumn or Fall season when the weather cools down

 

[0117]

The Somaliland administration doesn't control the finances of the Somaliland development fund.
It is managed by Mott Macdonald who is responsible for project development, financial management, procurement, and monitoring evaluation.

https://www.mottmac.com/article/36825/somaliland-development-fund

 

[Gantaal97]

The Somaliland administration doesn't control the finances of the Somaliland development fund.
It is managed by Mott Macdonald

https://www.mottmac.com/article/36825/somaliland-development-fund

That's news to me I thought the state owned the funding agency

 

[0117]

That's mews to me I thought the state owned the funding agency

Most aid into SL is implemented (finance managed) by third parties and not the Somaliland government.

Here are two other programs that they manage

https://www.mottmac.com/article/36821/esres

https://www.mottmac.com/article/65190/improving-healthcare-for-economic-stability

 

[Afro Asiatic]

Most aid into SL is implemented (finance managed) by third parties and not the Somaliland government.

Here are two other programs that they manage

https://www.mottmac.com/article/36821/esres

https://www.mottmac.com/article/65190/improving-healthcare-for-economic-stability

How do you couch potatoes know all this stuff. Literally sit around all day and google huh..get a job and a life

 

[0117]

How do you couch potatoes know all this stuff. Literally sit around all day and google huh..get a job and a life

I have a degree in Economics that's how I know

 

[fais]

How do you couch potatoes know all this stuff. Literally sit around all day and google huh..get a job and a life

I have a degree in Economics that's how I know

The guy head is spinning

Dude you now that you can have a full time job and still have time to learn things...

 

[IPushFatKids]

The guy head is spinning

Dude you now that you can have a full time job and still have time to learn things...

Likely coming from a guy that has no issues spending hours reading gossip or watching YouTube but learning about developments in your region makes you a coach potato and a lowlife…

I didn’t even know about these 3rd part managed funds myself and I’m glad to know! Somalia should do the same. These African countries have an atrocious record with their own managed development funds.