Isbahaysiga (Somaliland National Interest)

Crucial Reforms Needed For Good Governance In Somaliland

Security

Somalis have a saying which goes, “NABAD IYO CAANO” (PEACE AND MILK or PEACE AND PROSPERITY). Security is one of the pillars of development and governance.

Justice

A Somali’s saying which says: “Rag cadaalad waayay sida cawsha kala yaac” (Men who are subjected to injustice scatter like antelopes).â€œNo Justice No Peaceâ€.

Economy

Economy is one of the basic pillars of sustainability and essential tool for the development. So a committee consisting of panel of experts should develop a strong economy.

The Somaliland constitution was drafted during a fragile time when most citizens were living in refugee camps and foreign countries. However, the document is still a draft, and it needed to be completed.

House of Elders

The members of the “GOLAHA GUURTIDA” should be selected body from Somaliland intellectuals. The Article of the Constitution that address “GOLAHA GUURTIDA“Â (The House of Elders) should be amended.

Democracy

Somaliland embraces democracy, and our Political Parties should practice democracy among themselves. Therefore, the Law Regulates Political Parties should be appended.

Treasury Department

The establishment treasury department or tax collection agency which is independent from outside interference, and its main task are collects tax and enforces tax laws.

Civil Servants

An independent civil service commission or Human resource management should be created and its tasks are:-

Governments Reforms

The Mayor and Deputy Mayor should be directly elected by citizens and the number of councils should be reduced by half. And the central government should have slim cabinet.