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London Somalia Conference 2017 – GOV.UK

After overcoming two decades of conflict which destroyed much of the country’s governance structure and economic Infrastructure, Somalia is facing its second famine crisis in the past six years. The country has one of the highest poverty rates in the world, with more than half of the Population (51.6%) living below the Poverty Line.

On May 11 the UK government will host a major international conference with donors and partners to accelerate progress on Security sector reform and agree on the new international partnership needed to keep Somalia on course for increased Peace and prosperity by 2020: http://wrld.bg/vKCR30bqZW9

London Somalia Conference 2017 – GOV.UK

On 11 May 2017, the UK will host a major international conference in London, to accelerate progress on security sector reform and agree the new international partnership needed to keep Somalia on course for increased peace and prosperity by 2020.