Over two decades of conflict have left 1.1 million Somalis displaced in their own country, and almost a million as refugees in neighbouring countries. High food prices, combined with frequent droughts and floods have compounded poverty and continue to threaten livelihoods. ‘Reliefweb’.
* • Good government and governance should be in place, and stricter government policies
* • Restore security and stability of the country which is the backbone of development
* • Explore natural resources of the country and stop depending on international handouts
* • Clear road blockages and repair worn out roads
* • Stop deforestation and enforce the law of banning of charcoal exportation to overseas
* • Introduce renewal energy (Solar and wind energy) to minimize firewood and charcoal usage
* • Improvement of skills and knowledge of farmers and empowering them is extremely vital
* • Farmers should be encouraged to grow cereals (Maize, sorghum, beans, etc) instead of sesame seed, fruits, etc
* • Planting more trees and combating deforestation and erosion
* • Government should provide social infrastructure (health clinics, and education) to farmers
* • Introduce and encourage community participation and capacity building programs
* • Repair water catchments and introduce pore wells and water reservoirs
* • Harvesting rainwater at most appropriate ways
* • Introduce alternative methods of irrigation systems
* • Governments should provide support and assistance to farmers
* • International communities should provide support and assistance to farmers
* • Establish a network or forum for farmers to address their problems and issues
* • Initiate water distribution system in the two rivers (Shabeele and Juba)
* • Present modern storage facilities for crops such as silos
* • Familiarise to grow grasses (Alfa-alfa, Sudan grass, lablab, etc.)
* • Introduce modern storage facilities for forage and animal feeds to use during the dry seasons
* • Revive range management agency and ranches
* • Introduce research and study centres
* • International organisations should stop providing cheap incentives/handouts to Internal Displaced People (IDP)
* • Introduce repartition programs for Internal Displaced People (IDP)
FISHING
* • Enhance the skills and knowledge of fishers
* • Government and International organisations should support and assist, and provide modern equipment and facilities to fishers such as cold stores, and good market
* • International communities should stop fishing illegally, and marine pollution at Somalia waters
* • Government should seek an international for market for fish production
* • Encourage and empower local communities to consume fish meat and sea foods
* • Government should place rules and regulations for fishing, and stricter government policies
* • The government should construct fish and see food factories in different locations for export to overseas
Prepared by
Awes Amin
Melbourne, Australia
