Mogadishu, Somalia – With just 12 days left, anticipation is building for the second National Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Conference, scheduled for November 18, 2025, at the Airport Hangar in Mogadishu. The event promises to be one of Somalia’s most important gatherings of policymakers, development experts, and civil society leaders this year, focusing on accountability, data-driven governance, and sustainable national progress.
The annual conference, hosted under the banner of strengthening results-based management, aims to bring together representatives from federal and state institutions, international partners, and community organizations. Participants will assess how government programs are being monitored and evaluated, share practical experiences, and discuss new strategies to make Somalia’s development efforts more transparent and impactful.
This year’s theme centers on harnessing monitoring and evaluation as a bridge between policy and real-world results. Organizers expect vibrant discussions on how to better track national priorities—from infrastructure and education to climate resilience and social protection—and how to translate findings into action that improves people’s lives.
For Somalia, where rebuilding institutions remains a central pillar of nationhood, the conference is more than a bureaucratic milestone. It reflects a growing culture of accountability within government ministries and an acknowledgment that sound data and effective evaluation are vital for sustainable development.
The Airport Hangar, a familiar venue for major national events, is being readied to host hundreds of participants. Delegates are expected to showcase innovations in data collection, evaluation tools, and digital solutions that enhance coordination across ministries and partners.
As the countdown continues, the excitement around the conference underscores Somalia’s commitment to evidence-based policymaking. The upcoming event is not just about measuring numbers—it’s about measuring progress, integrity, and the country’s collective determination to build a more accountable future.