Somalia's Agriculture Minister Advocates for Self-Reliance to End Aid Dependency
Somalia's Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Mohamed Abdi Hayir, has called for a shift from dependency on foreign aid to self-reliance through agriculture, livestock, and fisheries. In a recent address, he emphasized the need for Somalia to produce what it consumes, citing the country's vast agricultural land and marine resources as key to transforming its economy. The minister highlighted the importance of investing in agriculture over speculative sectors like real estate, noting successful youth-led greenhouse farming initiatives. He also warned of the global impact of conflicts on food supply chains, urging Somalia to reclaim its productive capacity. 
