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The aim of the initiative is to strengthen governance systems and inclusion of displaced people in decision-making, while also providing access to services, housing and livelihood opportunities An innovative durable solutions project for internally displaced people and returnees in Mogadishu was launched on 29 May, by the Municipality of Mogadishu and the Minister of Planning, Jamal Mohamed Hussein. The €12 million project is part of the EU RE-INTEG programme and will substantially improve living conditions of IDPs and refugee returnees through the establishment of governance systems and by increased housing, land and property rights and social, economic and political inclusion for displaced people.
“The EU Reintegration programme for Mogadishu is the largest funded programme in support of the Durable Solutions Initiative for the Displaced in Somalia, an initiative that is very close to my heart,” – Peter de Clercq, United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Somalia.
"Displaced people and host communities alike will all be supported by this project, with a view to reaching those that are the most vulnerable, irrespective of which group they belong to or which place they come from" – Susanne Martin, Head of Resilience Section, EU Delegation to Somalia
"This is one of the most important projects funded by the European Union. We have IDPs everywhere in the city and these are real issues we need to deal with and your support is very critical" – H.E. Jamal Mohamed Hussein, Minister of Planning, Somalia
Strengthening governance and improving lives of displaced people
The aim of the initiative is to strengthen governance systems and inclusion of displaced people in decision-making, while also providing access to services, housing and livelihood opportunities. The action will be implemented by a UN-Habitat-led consortium consisting of UNDP, UNHCR, SWDC, CESVI and SIDO, and under the guidance and leadership of the Benadir Regional Administration.
Background
The RE-INTEG Project for Mogadishu is funded by the EU Emergency Trust Fund for Africa and contributes to the implementation of the Durable Solutions Initiative for the Displaced in Somalia, supported by the Federal Government and the United Nations Deputy Special Representative for Humanitarian Affairs and Resident Coordinator in Somalia.
With its Member States, the EU is Somalia's main development partner and provides more than half of all assistance to the country.
For More Information
Links: https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/sites/devco/files/annex_5-eutf-hoa-so-03-re-integ_en.pdf
Contacts: Attention: Anders Guettou DJURFELDT
Email: DELEGATION-SOMALIA@eeas.europa.eu