Puntland Donor Roundtable Meeting A Huge Success Pics.......

[knet]

Puntland Donor Roundtable Meeting
The West Looks To Puntland To Guide Somalia.

Somalia: Puntland Govt, Donors gather for roundtable meeting
21 May 21, 2014 - 6:42:55 AM

GAROWE, Somalia May 21, 2013 (Garowe Online)-Representatives from World Bank, United Nations, European Union, Turkey, Sweden, African Union, IGAD and other key partners gathered at Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC) in the state capital of Garowe for a one-day roundtable meeting on the state's development goals on Wednesday, Garowe Online reports.

The President of Puntland Dr. Abdiweli Mohamed Ali Gaas officially opened the large gathering which is focusing on Puntland Government's priority needs in various areas including security, human trafficking and education and health sectors.

President Gaas highlighted in his opening remarks that Puntland has slipped back to the progress to ensure its five-year development strategies.

The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Mahamet Saleh Annadif reiterated in a press statement from his office the importance of Puntland's stability and its role in setting an example for the rest of Somalia: "I'm encouraged by the developments in Puntland. The last elections are significant proof of positive developments and I call on all Somalis to follow the example of Puntland."

Meanwhile, speaking at a joint Press Conference with EU envoy to Somalia Ambassador Michele Cervone D'urso following the conclusion of first-ever conference between donor community and Somalia's stable Puntland, Dr. Gaas told that the discussions centred on Puntland's five-year development plan and how the international stakeholders can play a vital role in the realization of government strategies.

"The International community made clear to us that they are ready to assist Puntland in handling its development, to consider its suggestion instead of dictating plans to Puntland and that was the most important issue," said Puntland leader.

Continuing, he underlined that the gathering was a start-point for both sides, expressing hope about future discussions between donor community and the northeastern state.

[blizzard90]

when will Somalis stop begging.? this begging culture of "Please feed me I'm unable to provide for myself" is truly shame full.

[knet]

when will Somalis stop begging.? this begging culture of "Please feed me I'm unable to provide for myself" is truly shame full.

Somalia is under a full scale occupation and you speak of begging. Development is the way to move forward progress must be made.

[blizzard90]

what's even worst is the fact that you posted this as if sure proud of handouts like a Peasant. you should hide this type of news.

[knet]

what's even worst is the fact that you posted this as if sure proud of handouts like a Peasant. you should hide this type of news.

Were all worse than Peasants, We Somalis in general are in the deep negatives now. Puntland iyo Somaliland are two regions one can see hope.
At least in these places there aren't adoons AU troops freely raping Somali women 24/7.

[blizzard90]

Actually Mogadishu port alone makes what sl + pl receive yearly from donors in a single month. let the people of Mogadishu be an example for the rest of you

[knet]

Actually Mogadishu port alone makes what sl + pl receive yearly from donors in a single month. let the people of Mogadishu be an example for the rest of you

If there is one thing I am good at is fishing out ur kind.
The world is in Puntland because it has lost all hope with Xamar.

[Warabaha]

what's even worst is the fact that you posted this as if sure proud of handouts like a Peasant. you should hide this type of news.

Were all worse than Peasants, We Somalis in general are in the deep negatives now. Puntland iyo Somaliland are two regions one can see hope.
At least in these places there aren't adoons AU troops freely raping Somali women 24/7.

why are you comparing somaliland to your dusty villages:?:

[original dervish]

Whom does all this "development aid" really benefit?
Most of the time it's the well connected businessmen whom receive the contracts.
Where are the hospitals/clinics etc?

[quark]

what's even worst is the fact that you posted this as if sure proud of handouts like a Peasant. you should hide this type of news.

Were all worse than Peasants, We Somalis in general are in the deep negatives now. Puntland iyo Somaliland are two regions one can see hope.
At least in these places there aren't adoons AU troops freely raping Somali women 24/7.

why are you comparing somaliland to your dusty villages:?:

yes how dare he compares it to your "industrialized nation"

[HusseinHassan]

Whom does all this "development aid" really benefit?
Most of the time it's the well connected businessmen whom receive the contracts.
Where are the hospitals/clinics etc?

i don't think president gaas is like governor hassan sheekh.
nepotism and corruption will be fought against, a promise made by both the president and vice president

[whitehartlane]

Thats an impressive gathering I have to admit. serious political manoeuvring by camey and gaas..I wonder what they are upto..
Puntlands international politics is somewhat more advanced than I innitially believed. .. not bad at all..