Peacebuilding organisations’ joint statement on the UK Conference on Somalia, 11 May 2017

The 11 May 2017 London Conference on Somalia has the opportunity to bolster international support for the Federal Government of Somalia.

The recent transfer of power that brought about a new parliament and President has instilled a renewed vigour and energy for addressing national challenges and bringing both peace and development to the country. 

This statement by a group of peacebuilding organisations outlines a series of recommendations for policy makers at the conference and beyond on addressing pressing peacebuilding and statebuilding concerns for the security and stability of Somalia. 

Read the joint statement.

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