EARDIP Somaliland

With World Bank support through EA-RDIP, Minister Dr. Abdisalan Hussein Awale met RIS to review Somaliland’s draft telecom infrastructure-sharing and digital rights-of-way regulations, aimed at expanding connectivity. #EARDIP #Somaliland

#Somaliland’s Ministry of ICT met telecom companies to discuss the Limited Selection National procurement approach for fiber-optic deployment under World Bank–funded #EARDIP, emphasizing transparency and coordination to expand digital connectivity. #EARDIP #DigitalConnectivity

Supported by EARDIP, stakeholders met in Hargeisa to help develop the Somaliland Innovation Zone (SIZ) Strategy 2026–2030, identifying gaps, opportunities, and priorities for strengthening the innovation ecosystem. #EARDIP #Somaliland #Innovation #SIZ

A delegation from Somaliland’s Ministry of ICT and EA-RDIP, led by Project Coordinator Mr. Suleiman Mohamed met World Bank EA-RDIP Program Manager Mr. Tounwende Sawadogo in Nairobi to discuss accelerating implementation and strengthening coordination. #EARDIP #DigitalConnectivity

The Minister and the Director General officially launched construction of a new extension at the Ministry’s headquarters. Supported by #EARDIP, the facility will strengthen institutional capacity and operations. #MICT #Somaliland

Infrastructure Development is one of the core objectives of #EARDIP, expanding fiber-optic networks to deliver reliable, high-speed internet and improve access to education, healthcare, Gov. services and economic opportunities across Somaliland. #Connectivity #Somaliland

Minister of ICT chaired a high-level meeting with members of NFOC Board of Directors and EA-RDIP PIU to review the project’s implementation status, deployment timelines, cross-border route, and the realignment of priority fiber routes. #MICT #EARDIP #NFOC #PIU #Connectivity

MICT Director General attended #LondonTechWeek, gaining insights and building connections that support #EARDIP’s mission to expand fiber connectivity and advance Somaliland’s digital transformation. #Somaliland

Stakeholder engagement for priority fiber optic routes under #EARDIP has officially commenced, launched by the Minister & DG of MoICT. A delegation visited Berbera to kick off consultations with regional authorities and communities. #DigitalInfrastructure #Connectivity

As part of #EARDIP support, MICT technical staff participated in a specialized training on GIS & Remote Sensing, M&E, DRM, and Fiber Optic Cabling in Nairobi. Strengthening skills for data-driven planning and digital infrastructure in #Somaliland.

The PIU held an introductory meeting with the new MICT leadership, the Minister and Director General, presenting an overview of #EARDIP. Discussions focused on effective implementation, coordination, and overcoming challenges. #Connectivity #Somaliland

Recap of the Social Media Awareness and Cybercrime Risks Conference 2026 conducted by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MoICT). #Cybersecurity #Somaliland #ICT

The EA-RDIP PIU welcomes the newly appointed Minister of MoICT, 𝘿𝙧 𝘼𝙗𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙃𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙚, and Director General, 𝘼𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝘼𝙗𝙙𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙝𝙞 𝘼𝙗𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙖. Wishing you success in advancing Somaliland’s digital transformation. #EARDIP #ICT #Somaliland

Selected project staff successfully completed a three-day training on “Strengthening Client Capacity for Impact,” by the World Bank in Nairobi. This will enhance institutional capacity, strengthen results-based implementation, and improve coordination and stakeholder engagement.

The Social Media Awareness and Cybercrime Risks Conference highlighted rising digital risks and the need for stronger collaboration, education, and cybersecurity capacity across #Somaliland.

The #Somaliland 2026 Cybercrime Awareness Conference by the Ministry of ICT concluded with urgent calls for stronger laws, public awareness, and multi-stakeholder action to combat online risks. #CyberSecurity #DigitalTransformation

EA-RDIP Somaliland, alongside the Minister of ICT, Ministry officials, and the World Bank Task Team, concluded a successful MTR & ISM in Nairobi—aligning priorities to strengthen digital infrastructure, connectivity, and regional integration for #Somaliland. #EARDIP #WorldBank

The EA-RDIP Project, funded by the World Bank, held a high-level coordination meeting with the Minister, Vice Minister, and Director General of the Ministry of ICT, reviewing progress, restructuring activities, and approving the 2026 Annual Work Plan. #EARDIP #Somaliland

The EARDIP team held a productive meeting with the Vice Minister and Director General of the Ministry to review the project's implementation progress, exchange updates, and reaffirm shared commitments toward ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of project objectives.