National Institute for Local Government Development
The national Institute for Local Government Development was established in 2015 under the Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation to promote, empower and train elected local officials as well as civil servants working in local government offices.
In order to achieve this, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), especially The Ministry of Interior, Federal and Reconciliation, is working to advance and achieve the goals of local government empowerment.
This has led to the establishment of the National Institute for Local Government Development. The Ministry of Interior, Federal and Reconciliation (MOIFAR) is a federal ministry, mandated to lead and develop all relevant policies and procedures for the implementation of The National Institute for Local Government Development as well as ensure facilitation and coordination of various training programs for local governments across the country.
The Ministry of Interior, Federal and Reconciliation (MOIFAR) in close cooperation with the member states of the Federal Government and Banadir Region as well as with the support of implementing partners (UN-JPLG) has chartered this Institute to engage in providing coordinated training programs for local Government officials, technical and elected political leaders as well as other relevant stakeholders.
The Objectives of the National Institute of Local Government Include:
- Providing training to close the capacity gap in local governments
- Fostering a greater understanding of the local government system.
- Establishing and maintaining a rigorous management and administrative system and set of services.
In order to carry out its activities, the National Institute of Local Government’s executive committee of eight members are ordained to work closely with the institute’s Director General, with the latter serving as the institute’s leader.