Said Hussein Iid

• My Advise the AUC focuses on resource mobilization and partnerships for food security in the Horn of Africa. Lead the formulation of policies and frameworks that address key food security issues, such as climate change, resource management, and agricultural innovation.
• Actively engage with stakeholders, including governments, donors, and development agencies, to promote collaborative efforts and secure funding for food security initiatives.
• Provide guidance on emergency response measures to mitigate food insecurity during crises.
• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation of food security programs across the Horn of Africa.
• focuses on resource mobilization and partnerships for food security in the Horn of Africa.

• AATI is A collaborative effort involving AGRA, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the UN's IFAD, and McKinsey & Company.
• Developed and advising on strategies to improve agricultural systems, value chains, and market access.
• Provided expertise on agricultural policies to enhance frameworks supporting smallholder farmers.
• Established partnerships with governments, private sector entities, research institutions, and international organizations.
• Assisted in design and rollout of programs aimed at scaling agricultural innovations.

• IOFS is technical arm of Organization for Islamic Conference (OIC) offering expertise on sustainable agriculture, rural development, food security, and biotechnology.
• Acting as liaison between IOFS-OIC and African Member States of OIC to address food security challenges.
• Building and strengthening partnerships between OIC member states, African countries, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders.
• Developed strategies to improve food security, including promoting agricultural innovation and enhancing infrastructure.
• Engaged with donors, financial institutions, and development partners to secure funding and technical assistance for food security programs.

These milestones highlight some of my contributions to the sector. My main focus was on boosting agricultural productivity, enhancing trade, and building resilience against challenges such as climate change and pest invasions.

• Effective response to desert locust invasions led Combat and control operations with coordinated efforts with international partners like FAO, DLCO, resulting in minimized crop damage and enhanced resilience against future outbreaks. This invasion was worst in 70 years in Horn of Africa.
• Established first institution for plant inspectorate, Somali Agricultural and Inspection Services (SARIS), First Plant Health Inspectorate Services agency.
• Advocated for debt relief and lifting suspension of IFAD operations.
• Revitalization of Agricultural Production: Increased agricultural productivity through modern farming techniques and improved seed distribution, benefiting smallholder farmers.
• It was during my tenure when maximum number of successful implementations of irrigation projects were implemented in Shabelle and Juba Rivers to mitigate the impact of erratic rainfall patterns, improving water management for crops.
• Policy Reforms and Institutional Strengthening: Introduction of policies promoting sustainable agriculture, including soil conservation, climate-smart farming practices, and diversification of crops to enhance food security.
• Debt Relief and Partnership Building: Successful negotiations leading to debt relief, which allowed resumption of funding from international partners, including IFAD, thus facilitating large-scale agricultural projects.
• Strengthened collaboration with key development partners, such as African Union, IFAD, FAO, WB, and African Development Bank, and other international organizations, to scale agricultural initiatives and attract investment.
• Support for women and youth in agriculture, promoting inclusivity and development of agribusiness ventures to stimulate economic growth. For this, I have appointed maximum number of professional females within Ministry.
  

During my tenure as Minister of Livestock, these are some of the milestones that reflect a comprehensive approach to reviving and strengthening the livestock sector in Somalia after the devastating famine in 2016. My focus was on export, sustainability, health, and regulatory frameworks.

• Achieved a record-breaking 5.5 million heads of livestock export to overseas markets, thus livestock contributing hard currency. see this report of FAO https://www.fao.org/somalia/news/detail-events/en/c/410266/
• Successfully negotiated lifting of international bans, particularly to Gulf countries, leading to record-breaking livestock exports. This revitalized Somalia's economy, which heavily depends on livestock, around 40% to Somalia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
• Launched initiatives to improve animal health services, ensuring regular vaccination and disease surveillance programs to control endemic and transboundary animal diseases.
• Developing Livestock Policy 2015-2020, which is incorporated in NDP 017-2019.
• Established veterinary training institutions and clinics to build capacity for local veterinarians, enhancing quality of animal health services across country.
• Implemented robust animal health inspection services to certify livestock for export, boosting confidence among international buyers.
• Drought-Resilient Livestock Projects. Developing programs aimed at promoting drought-resilient livestock breeds and enhancing water access for pastoralists, addressing challenges posed by climate change.
• Introduced training for pastoral communities on sustainable livestock practices and animal husbandry, improving productivity and resilience to environmental stressors.
• Led drafting and implementation of National Livestock Policy to address key challenges in the sector, including disease control, export standards, and sustainable grazing.
• Strengthened regulations around livestock markets, ensuring fair pricing and better hygiene standards for Somalia Livestock Quarantine in main exporting gateways of Berbera, Bosaso, and Mogadishu.
• Collaborated with international organizations like FAO, OIE, and World Bank to launch disease control and eradication programs, such as campaigns against Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR).
• Secured funding and technical assistance from donor agencies to enhance veterinary services, improve supply chains, and develop livestock infrastructure.

An organization focused on revitalizing trade networks and promoting economic growth in Puntland.

Some of the key milestones during my chairmanship are listed here.

• Organized largest trade exhibitions and shows in the region with international participation in Bosaso.
• Revitalized trade networks by facilitating partnerships between local businesses and international markets.
• Spearheaded initiatives to attract foreign investment, leading to the establishment of new industries.
• Launched programs to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with support of USAID.
• Advocated for critical infrastructure improvements to streamline trade and enhance connectivity