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Somalia’s Anti-Corruption Strategy: A National Economic Council Report

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This report provides an overview of the current state of corruption in Somalia, its causes, and recommendations for addressing it.

Current State of Corruption

Corruption is a pervasive issue in Somalia, driven by institutional weaknesses, lack of central authority, and generalized insecurity. The existing legal frameworks against corruption are not being implemented effectively due to weak political will, poor institutional capacity, and inadequate resources.

Key Challenges

  • Corruption is endemic in Somalia’s institutions.
  • Lack of central authority and security create an environment conducive to corruption.
  • Existing laws and regulations against corruption are not being enforced effectively.

Recommendations

To address the current state of corruption, we recommend the following:

  1. Develop a system that ensures every official is accountable and all approved resources by Parliament are disbursed in accordance with intended appropriations and accounted for.
  2. Ensure transparency and accountability in government transactions.

Strengthen Parliamentary Oversight

  1. Empower the Parliament to carry out its constitutional oversight mandate and responsibilities without interference from the executive branch.
  2. Enhance the capacity of parliamentary committees to investigate corruption cases.

Enable an Independent Anti-Corruption Commission

  1. Give the commission appropriate prosecution powers to investigate and try corruption cases effectively.
  2. Ensure the independence and autonomy of the anti-corruption commission.

Cultivate a Culture of Integrity

  1. Encourage positive incentives, such as rewards for whistleblowers and those who report corruption.
  2. Create transparency and accountability in government operations.
  3. Apply checks and balances to reduce opportunities for corruption.

Implement NACS with Unwavering Commitment

  1. Conclude ongoing consultations on the Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS).
  2. Adopt the NACS and implement it faithfully to achieve set objectives.

International Collaboration

To further address corruption in Somalia, we recommend collaborating with international anti-corruption agencies such as Transparency International on implementing national anti-corruption strategy.

Key Recommendations

  1. Collaborate with international anti-corruption agencies.
  2. Form a Somali chapter of Transparency International to assist in addressing corruption at the national, regional, and local levels.

Additional Recommendations

We recommend that Somalia signs and ratifies relevant conventions on corruption, including:

  • The United Nations Convention on Anti-Corruption.
  • The African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption.
  • The Arab Convention Against Corruption.