NAIROBI (Hornpost) — A delegation led by Somaliland’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Eng. Ahmed Jama Bare, has held talks with senior World Bank officials in Nairobi, Kenya, to review progress on the Somaliland Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP).
The delegation included Mohamed Mohamud Abdi (Malow), Director General of the Somaliland Energy Commission, alongside other energy sector officials.
The four-day meeting aims to assess the project’s progress, review completed activities and address challenges affecting implementation.
Both sides are also discussing ways to accelerate the remaining work and strengthen cooperation to improve Somaliland’s electricity sector.
World Bank and Somaliland Review Project Progress
During the first day, officials reviewed progress across the four main components of the electricity recovery project.
The discussions focused on activities completed so far and the extent to which previously agreed plans have been implemented.
Officials also examined challenges that have emerged during the project’s implementation.
The meeting provides an opportunity for Somaliland’s energy authorities and the World Bank to identify solutions and agree on the next steps.
Technical Teams Present Progress and Challenges
The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and the Energy Sector Working Group (ESWG) are presenting reports on the project’s progress.
Their presentations cover achievements, implementation challenges and areas requiring further support.
The technical teams are also expected to work with the World Bank to identify practical solutions to outstanding issues.
This process aims to improve coordination and ensure that the project achieves its planned objectives.
Four-Day Meetings to Examine Project Components
The meetings will continue over four days, with each component of the project receiving detailed attention.
Officials will assess the achievements recorded under each component and identify areas that require additional work.
They will also review implementation priorities and discuss how to improve the pace of delivery.
The discussions are expected to help both sides establish a clearer picture of the project’s overall performance.
Improving Somaliland’s Electricity Sector
The Somaliland Electricity Sector Recovery Project aims to support improvements in the country’s electricity sector.
The project is part of wider efforts to strengthen electricity infrastructure and improve the performance of energy institutions.
Reliable electricity remains important for Somaliland’s economic development, business growth and public services.
The engagement with the World Bank reflects the government’s efforts to advance ongoing energy projects and strengthen cooperation with international development partners.
Hornpost Staff Reporter
Nairobi, Kenya
