Chimera Posted October 9, 2012 Britain will spend 38.3 million pounds ($61.8 million) over the next three years on development in Somalia, UK International Development Secretary Justine Greening and Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds announced after meeting with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu on Wednesday (October 3rd). "[The aid] will allow 3,000 girls and women to access justice and help 20,000 Somalis access the schools, latrines, roads and health clinics to give them opportunities they need to pull themselves out of poverty," a press release from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) said. "It will also improve security, safety and public financial management and make districts more accountable and responsive to communities' needs." LINK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marksman Posted October 10, 2012 It's good that the relations between Somalia and other nations and world bodies are becoming greater. I do hope that Somalis will work for their self interests as a nation. And always put that first. Aid can be used as a dangerous tool. I'm wondering how much money will be put into the urban planning of Mogadishu as the same British department is funding it. Ahmed complains that Somalia is still ignored by Unesco but is pleased that Britain's Department for International Development is funding his urban planning department. Source Random question, how come female representatives from other nations wear a head covering in Somalia? Is it for respect of the culture or their safety? It's not like they're entering a mosque. If someone can explain this please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chimera Posted October 10, 2012 Marksman, we will eventually, remember Somalia was the only country in Africa to kick out the British when they went against its interests. However the UK is a big power, and one that is extremely relevant on the world-stage, it can assist the new administration with capacity-building. Once the Federal government has a proper tax-system in place, then they will be able to deliver services on their own. Aid isn't bad for now, for as long as it comes from multiple sources, and considering the back-migration of embassies and delegations to Somalia, things are looking up. ps That's a new thing, and a product of the current situation, even non-muslim female reporters clad themselves in a Hijab, as if there in Saudi Arabia or Iran. Al-Shabaab really did a number on us regarding the international conscience - from a cultural perspective - towards the country. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
