Mogadishu, Somalia – The Somalia National Bureau of Statistics (SNBS) has published its first-ever Policy Brief, a milestone in the country’s pursuit of data-driven governance and economic resilience. Drawing from the 2024 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report, the brief provides clear, practical insights to guide policymakers, development partners, and private sector stakeholders.
This inaugural publication marks a new chapter in Somalia’s efforts to institutionalize evidence-based decision-making. The brief delivers forward-looking recommendations aimed at strengthening the national economy, reducing import dependence, and enhancing the strategic direction of domestic and foreign investments.
The Policy Brief offers a detailed breakdown of economic performance across agriculture, services, and industry, with targeted insights into high-growth potential sectors. It recommends promoting local production to reduce reliance on imported goods, particularly in areas such as food and construction materials. The document also highlights investment priorities with the greatest return potential, including renewable energy, livestock processing, and digital infrastructure.
Furthermore, the brief calls for stronger collaboration across government ministries and agencies to ensure synchronized planning and budgeting based on updated national statistics.
“This Policy Brief represents an important step towards more transparent, timely, and actionable national statistics. It is designed to be a tool for both policymakers and development actors to build an inclusive and resilient Somali economy,” said an SNBS spokesperson.
The release is part of broader reforms by the Federal Government of Somalia to modernize its statistical system, improve economic planning, and meet the data needs of Vision 2060 and the upcoming National Development Plan (NDP-10).
SNBS has pledged to continue producing regular, accessible briefs and reports to bridge the gap between raw data and public policy, with a strong emphasis on relevance, reliability, and national ownership.