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Project Background

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The World Bank has been supporting the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in dealing with urban infrastructure challenges since 2016, with funding from the Somalia Multi-Partner Fund (SMPF), through various projects including the Somalia Urban Investment Planning Project (SUIPP) P150374, SUIPP AF (P166591), and the Somalia Urban Resilience Project (SURP) P163857. The USD9 million SURP targeted the improvement of urban infrastructure and strengthening of municipal governance in the municipalities of Mogadishu in the Benadir Regional Administration, (BRA) and Garowe in Puntland State. SURP (approved in August 2018 and closed in September 2021) was the first World Bank project in Somalia to provide infrastructure financing, including urban roads and drainage investments, directly to local governments. The second phase of the project, SURP II (P1170992) scaled up project activities to include the municipalities of Baidoa (South West State) and Kismayo (Jubaland State). With successful implementation, SURP II was further expanded to include two more municipalities, Beledweyne in Hirshabelle State and Dhusamareeb in Galmudug State. These six municipalities were selected based on their political, economic, and security relevance as well as their vulnerability aspects.

SURP II uses country Public Financial Management (PFM) systems to strengthen municipal governance and deliver infrastructure and services through subnational government systems. The project aims to strengthen the resilience of cities by building the capacity of municipalities, financing investments in priority urban infrastructure or services, and providing short-term income generation opportunities particularly for the urban poor and IDPs through labor-intensive works. SURP II has thus far benefited from three Additional Financings (AFs): i) SURP II AF1 (P178887) USD 41.5 million, ii) SURP AF2 (P179775) USD 50 million, and iii) SURP II AF3 (P181512) USD50 million. The current total project grant stands at USD 253.5 million with a project closing date of December 31, 2026.

SURP II and its AFs is directed by a Steering Committee chaired by the federal Ministry of Public Works Reconstruction and Housing (MPWR&H) with representation of the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development (MOPIED) and representatives of participating FMSs. SURP II and its Additional Financing is coordinated by the Project Coordination Unit (PCU) established within the MPWR&H and is implemented by municipal-level Project Implementation Units (PIU) in Mogadishu, Baidoa, Garowe, Kismayo, Beledweyne, and Dhusamareb municipalities, with further coordination support from state-level inter-ministerial committees.

Total Grievances

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Under Review

140

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Grievance Mechanism

The NAGAAD Somalia Urban Resilience Project, Phase II, aims to address critical challenges faced by urban communities in Somalia by strengthening resilience to urban shocks, supporting infrastructure, and promoting sustainable development. A key component of the project is a robust grievance mechanism, ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely resolution of issues raised by beneficiaries and affected communities. This grievance mechanism aims to empower the community, ensuring that voices are heard, issues are addressed, and the project is responsive to the needs and concerns of all stakeholders.

Project Development
Objectives

The PDO is “to strengthen public service delivery capacity of local governments, increase access to climate-resilient urban infrastructure and services, and to provide immediate and effective response to an eligible crisis or emergency in selected areas”.

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