Policy Work

My policy and operational experience spans a broad range of areas, including: 

• Institutional and public sector reforms

• Fiscal management 

• Financial sector development

• Private sector development

• Sustainable growth and development

• Sector strategies and economic recovery

• NDPs/MTPs/NTPs/long-term planning / national visions

• Trade and finance

• Fragile and conflict affected states (cross-cutting the above policy areas)

Geographic focus: Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia

The Centennial Vision 2060 (CV2060) is Somalia’s long-term national development framework, setting out a pathway for the country to achieve peace, stability, and prosperity by the centenary of its independence.

The Vision aims to transform Somalia into a middle-income country with a high quality of life, guided by national ownership, inclusive development, and sustainable economic growth. It draws on extensive consultations across government, civil society, the private sector, and the diaspora, and aligns with regional and global frameworks including the African Union Agenda 2063 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Development Process

The development of CV2060 was initiated in January 2023 under the leadership of H.E. President Dr Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, with the National Economic Council (NEC) mandated to lead the process.

The work was carried out in three phases:

Phase I: Framework Development

- Development of a comprehensive vision framework 

- Study visits and benchmarking (including Rwanda and Kenya) 

- Consultation with national stakeholders and international partners 

- Formal endorsement by Cabinet (August 2023) 

Phase II: Sectoral Assessments 

- Analytical studies across core sectors and cross-cutting themes 

- Evidence-based assessment of economic conditions and future pathways 

- Validation through policy dialogues and expert consultations 

Phase III: Vision Design and Validation

- Development of core pillars and strategic priorities 

- Inclusive consultation across federal and state institutions, private sector, civil society, and diaspora 

- National validation and consensus-building 

Implementation

CV2060 serves as the anchor for Somalia’s long-term development and is being operationalised through:

- The National Transformation Plan (NTP 2025–2029) 

- Subsequent medium-term plans (MTPs) 

- Sectoral and regional development strategies 

Together, these frameworks translate the Vision into concrete policy actions and investment priorities.