Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (Somalia)

The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC) (Somali: Wasaarada Qorsheynta iyo xiriirka caalamiga) is a government ministry responsible for socioeconomic planning and statistics management in Somalia. The current Minister is Gamal Mohamed Hassan.[1]

Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation
Wasaarada Qorsheynta Qaranka
Ministry overview
Formed1960 (1960)
JurisdictionSomalia
HeadquartersMogadishu
Ministry executive
Parent MinistryCabinet of Somalia
Websitewww.mopic.gov.so

Mission

The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation is responsible for, and is keen on planning and coordinating the development priorities and activities of all national, regional and local authorities as well as development partners in a more coherent and organized manner in line with the objectives of the Federal Government of Somalia.

— Statement of the Ministry of Planning.[2]

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plan, develop, and implement the policy of national planning and international cooperation,
  • Rehabilitate, modernize , and capacitate offices , administrations, and officials of the Ministry,
  • Protect the property of the Ministry and account for its missing property.
  • Follow up previous agreements concerning the ministry of planning and international cooperation- or was party to:
  1. Plan the socio-economic of the country
  2. Propose laws concerning the work of the ministry
  3. Prepare and present the periodical report of the activities of the Ministry,
  • Plan and follow up the evaluation and implementation of the national development plans by collaborating with the concerned ministries and agencies.
  • Strengthen the economic cooperation between Somalia and the donor countries and the international agencies.
  • Plan coordinate the national development programs and projects of the country.
  • Coordinate and present the rehabilitation and reconstruction programs of the country to donor countries and international agencies by collaborating with the concerned Ministries and institutions.
  • Survey and study the socio economic situation of the society.
  • Conduct the census of the population ,livestock , industries, farms, houses, and other resources.
  • Reestablish the database center to safeguard data integrity.
  • Strengthen the cooperation and coordination among line-ministries.
  1. To coordinate activities related to institutional and capacity development for the country as a whole and government institutions in particular.
  2. To develop, implement and maintain national planning for sustainable social and economic development.
  3. To supervise, monitor and evaluate national projects, statistical activities and surveys in the country.
    — Ministry of Planning.[2]

Ministry consists of four parts; the General Directorate of Planning, the National Institute of Statistics, International Cooperation and Monitaring and Evaluation.

See also

References
  1. "PM Khaire announces 27 member cabinet". Hiiraan Online. March 21, 2017.
  2. "Ministry Mandate". Ministry of Planning. Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 29 November 2015.


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