Nairobi, Kenya — 2026-02-12 5th Federal and State Forum on Public Sector Reform Concludes in Nairobi. NAIROBI (SONNA) — The 5th Forum of the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States on the Somalia Empowering Resilient Public Service (SERP) project reached its conclusion in Nairobi on Thursday. This three-day high-level event aimed to assess the progress of key administrative reforms and foster collaboration among stakeholders.
The primary focus of the forum was the advancement of Public Sector Management Reform, which is a vital component of the government’s state-building strategy. Delegates participated in in-depth discussions centered on harmonizing and developing the Human Resource Management Information System (HRMIS) at both federal and state levels.
The objective is to establish a cohesive, digital framework to improve transparency and efficiency within the civil service.
Throughout the forum, officials evaluated the implementation of ongoing initiatives and formulated priority action plans for the upcoming period.
The need for expediting these reforms was emphasized to ensure public institutions can effectively deliver essential services to the Somali people.
According to local reports, the event brought together key stakeholders, including government officials, civil society representatives, and international partners.
The discussions underscored the importance of continued collaboration and support to achieve sustainable reform in the public sector.
The forum’s conclusion marks a significant milestone in the SERP project’s journey, with participants expressing optimism about the future of public sector management in Somalia.
As the project moves forward, the government is expected to focus on implementing the action plans developed during the forum.
Further details regarding the specific outcomes of the forum and the next steps in the SERP project are expected to be released in the coming days.
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Source: sonna.
