Mogadishu, Somalia – The Federal Government of Somalia took a major step towards modernising its digital infrastructure on Wednesday, as the Minister of Telecommunications and Technology, Mohamed Adam Moalim, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Development Programme in Somalia to accelerate the country’s digital transformation.
The agreement, signed in Mogadishu, seeks to fast-track the rollout of electronic government services and promote inclusive access to digital tools and opportunities. It aligns with Somalia’s National Digital Inclusion Policy, which seeks to ensure that no community or demographic is left behind as the country transitions into a digital economy.
Key priorities under the new partnership include the development of secure and user-friendly e-Government platforms, enhancing digital literacy, expanding broadband access, and building institutional capacity to deliver services online.
Moalim welcomed the collaboration, calling it a “significant milestone” in Somalia’s efforts to build a transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric government through technology. He emphasized the importance of digital inclusion in achieving national development goals and improving public service delivery.
Officials from the United Nations Development Programme reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Somalia’s digital agenda, noting that digital innovation is a powerful tool for fostering economic growth, accountability, and social equity.
The partnership comes as Somalia continues to modernise its public sector and recover from decades of conflict, with the digital transition seen as critical to sustainable peacebuilding and inclusive development.