Somalia’s limited public administration systems have been a significant challenge in its journey towards stability and development. Without efficient public administration systems in place, the government struggles to effectively deliver basic services to its citizens, such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure. This lack of governance infrastructure not only hinders day-to-day operations but also undermines the trust of the population in the government’s ability to address their needs and concerns. More importantly, the absence of transparent and accountable administrative systems can create opportunities for corruption and mismanagement of resources, further exacerbating socio-economic inequalities - hindering the country’s progress.

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About the Project

PREMIS supports the establishment of core Public Financial Management laws, processes, systems and institutions, in Federal Member States. Asal was contracted by ASI to support the PREMIS in establishing sound Public Administration (PA) systems and support Civil Service Administration. Asal supported strengthening of public administration systems for the Ministry of Finance and Civil Service Commission in four FMSs in Somalia.

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Outcomes

The implementation of this programme achieved significant milestones, including the implementation of a Public Financial System in IGA, the establishment of IGA Civil Service Commission and development of Civil Service Commission Regulations. Asal also introduced electronic data systems, established transparent recruitment processes, established efficient record-keeping systems and delivered civil service capacity building training and orientation programmes as part of the rollout of new regulations and systems. Specifically, Asal support included:

•  Provision of a PFM Advisor to support the Minister for Finance in implementing a PFM system in Galmudug, particularly to support the budget preparation and execution processes. 
• Provision of assistance to recruitment of 3 Commissioners and 5 Civil Service Commission staff establishing Galmudug Civil Service Commission. 
• Development of Civil Service Commission Regulation 1: Procedures for recruitment, promotion and transfer of civil servants for Southwest State, Galmudug and Jubaland Civil Service Commissions. 
• Development of Civil Service Regulation 2: Procedures for submitting and managing Administration, appeals under Civil Service Decree Section 24 for Southwest State, Galmudug and Jubbaland Civil Service Commissions. 
• Fundamentals of Record Keeping and electronic document management. Develop electronic data storage and transmission systems for each state and provide user manuals for operation of the systems.
• Develop recruitment documentation to help states' transparent and merit based recruitment processes to serve as a basis for qualifying for the states enrolment into the RCRF II program.  
• Develop and deliver part of the SWS and GA CSCs orientation-training program. 
• Workshops and training rolling out multiple regulations, recordkeeping protocols and recruitment processes.  
• Recruitment of 24 Ministry of Finance and Revenue Authority staff for Hirshabelle. 

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