(24/07/23) MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has departed to represent the East African nation at the Africa Human Capital Heads of State Summit. The summit will commence on Tuesday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Prime Minister Barre has led a delegation from Somalia, demonstrating the nation’s commitment to enhancing its human capital. The Prime Minister is slated to present Somalia’s strategies and priorities for fostering human capital growth at the summit. As the nation continues its efforts to stabilize and grow following years of civil unrest, this presentation is expected to highlight Somalia’s focus on investing in its people as a pathway to economic development and prosperity.
The overarching theme of the summit, linking investments in human capital to economic growth and harnessing the demographic dividend, resonates deeply with the goals of the Somali delegation. This aligns with Somalia’s efforts to improve the skills and productivity of its rapidly growing and youthful population, thus transforming this population surge into a productive asset.
Particular focus will be given to combatting learning poverty and addressing the skills gap among the youth and women of Somalia. By investing in education and skills training, Somalia hopes to uplift these demographic groups, contributing to a more balanced and robust economy.
The Africa Human Capital Heads of State Summit is a prominent event that brings together leaders from across the continent to discuss strategies and share ideas for human capital development. It aims to spotlight the importance of investing in people as the primary resource to drive economic growth and sustainable development in the African continent.
