Mogadishu, Somalia – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday unveiled a new government delivery unit at Villa Somalia, marking the conclusion of a three-day performance review conference chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. The initiative is designed to boost efficiency, strengthen transparency, and restore public confidence in government operations.
The review session, attended by cabinet ministers, senior advisors, and technical experts, focused on reassessing the progress of each ministry since the government’s reform agenda was launched. According to the Office of the President, the newly established delivery unit will serve as a central mechanism to monitor, coordinate, and fast-track key national priorities, ensuring that commitments made by ministries are effectively implemented.
Speaking during the closing ceremony, President Mohamud emphasized that government credibility hinges on accountability.
“Our people demand results, not promises. The creation of this unit is about measuring delivery, identifying gaps, and making sure that every minister contributes directly to rebuilding trust between the government and citizens,” he said.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, who spearheaded the performance review, highlighted the need for a shift from policy rhetoric to tangible outcomes. He stressed that the exercise was not merely evaluative but corrective, providing space for ministries to realign their mandates with Somalia’s broader development goals.
Government insiders say the review examined portfolios ranging from security and justice reforms to economic growth, service delivery, and climate resilience. Ministries that underperformed have reportedly been directed to develop clear recovery plans, with periodic monitoring by the delivery unit.
The initiative comes at a critical moment as Somalia prepares for the rollout of its National ID program, public sector reforms, and intensified security operations against Al-Shabaab. Analysts argue that the success of the delivery unit will depend on whether it can enforce accountability in a system historically plagued by weak oversight and bureaucratic bottlenecks.
By introducing the delivery unit, the Somali leadership signals its intent to institutionalize performance tracking as a permanent feature of governance, a move observers say could help bridge the gap between government pledges and citizens’ expectations.
