Governance Briefs

Qardho residents expressed high expectations for improved public services, accountability, and responsive governance following the introduction of democratic local council elections in Puntland in 2021.A …

Since the establishment of the Dhusamareb’s current Local Government in mid-2022, engagement between the municipality and citizens on local governance issues has been limited, leaving …

The Adado business community plays a limited role in local government accountability due to low trust, unmet expectations regarding service delivery, and skepticism about how …

Jowhar’s health system relies heavily on donor-funded hospitals, with its key facilities commonly known by NGO names (“INTERSOS” and “IMC” Hospitals) rather than public institutions, …

The Bosaso District Development Committee (DDC), created through presidential decree, seeks to improve service delivery in Puntland’s main commercial center but emerged later than similar …

Bosaso, Puntland’s commercial hub, relies on business and customs taxes as primary revenue sources. While a legal framework and financial management system exist, significant gaps …

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