Doha, Qatar — Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, joined world leaders in launching the High-Level Panel on Social Protection in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings at the World Social Summit in Doha, marking a major step toward inclusive recovery for nations facing instability.
Over the past six months, Jama co-chaired the global panel, which has worked to craft actionable strategies to extend social protection systems in countries struggling with conflict, poverty, and displacement. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between humanitarian assistance and long-term development by ensuring vulnerable populations are not left behind in crises.
For Somalia, the effort carries particular weight. After years of conflict, drought, and economic hardship, the country’s path to resilience hinges on the establishment of robust social safety nets that protect citizens from shocks and enable sustainable livelihoods. The Deputy Prime Minister’s leadership in this process underscores Somalia’s growing role in shaping international policy dialogues on human development and peacebuilding.
The launch of the panel’s report in Doha highlights a shared recognition among global partners that social protection is not merely a welfare measure—it is an investment in stability and peace. The report calls for coordinated approaches that integrate humanitarian aid with national systems, strengthen institutions, and empower communities to recover from crises with dignity.
As the world grapples with overlapping challenges—from conflict to climate change—the lessons from fragile contexts like Somalia are increasingly seen as essential for designing more resilient global social policies. The High-Level Panel’s recommendations now set the stage for a renewed global commitment to ensuring that even in the most fragile corners of the world, social protection remains a right, not a privilege.