Publication: Somalia Economic Update, Eighth Edition: Integrating Climate Change with Somalia’s Development: The Case for Water
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Somalia has remained on a strong economic reform path despite the various global and exogenous shocks that have continued to buffet the economy. Recurrent climate-related shocks, such as cycles of droughts, floods, locusts’ infestation, higher international commodity prices, as well as increased insecurity and conflict, have interrupted the country’s growth trajectory. However, this has not deterred the country’s commitment to continue advancing reforms to strengthen key economic institutions and promote macroeconomic stability and recovery. As a result, Somalia has continued to make progress toward meeting the conditions for achieving the heavily indebted poor country (HIPC) completion point in December 2023. Within the framework of resilience, the eighth edition of the World Bank’s Somalia economic update series provides an in-depth analysis of recent economic developments and growth outlook and makes a case for integrating climate change with Somalia’s growth agenda. This report highlights macroeconomic policies and reforms that promote inclusive growth and institutional building including enhancing fiscal space for development priorities while strengthening expenditure controls; strengthening financial integrity; integrating Somalia into the global financial system; and improving debt management.
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“World Bank. 2024. Somalia Economic Update, Eighth Edition: Integrating Climate Change with Somalia’s Development: The Case for Water. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/40852 License: CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO.”
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