Somalia Disaster Risk Management DPF with a Catastrophe Deferred Draw Down Option

About this project

The development objective of Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Financing with a Catastrophe Deferred Draw Down Option Project for Somalia is to support the Federal Government of Somalia's (FGS) reform program to improve the country's institutional, regulatory and response and preparedness capacity to manage climate and disaster risks. After a series of restructures and moves, the Somalia Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has become the focal point for the federal government on disaster preparedness and response. The most recent comprehensive assessment of Somalia's Emergency Preparedness and Response (EP&R) capacity, released in 2022, offered a sobering view of the country's readiness for disaster. The evolution of the World Bank's DRM portfolio in Somalia reflects a phased and programmatic approach. Through these engagements over nearly a decade, the government has made significant progress in advancing policy and institutional foundations for DRM. The operation is aligned with the World Bank's Country Partnership Framework (CPF) (FY24–FY28). The DPF with Cat DDO is also in line with the World Bank Gender Strategy 2024-2030. This operation aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement. This operation builds on lessons emerging from DPFs prepared in FCV contexts. An Independent Evaluation Group report on engaging with fragile states highlights the importance of focusing on politically feasible reforms that can build momentum for future changes, with an emphasis…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Somalia

Sectors

Multi-hazard response preparednessFood crop productionAgricultural extensionSocial protection and welfare services policy, planning and administration

Places

Mogadishu

Funded by

International Development Association

Implemented by

Ministry of Finance

Accountable

Federal Republic of Somalia

Passes funds through

International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P509222.

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