Washington, D.C. –SONNA: Somalia’s Minister of Finance, Bihi Imaan Ige, represented the Federal Government at a high-level World Bank conference in Washington, D.C., as part of the ongoing Spring Meetings.
During the session, attended by several African finance ministers, Minister Ige highlighted Somalia’s economic progress, emphasizing the government’s strategies to boost growth, create jobs, and harness investment opportunities. He also outlined efforts to strengthen resilience during crises, including measures to mitigate vulnerabilities from recurring challenges such as climate shocks.
“Somalia is on a steady path toward economic recovery and development,” said Minister Ige. “Our priority is fostering sustainable growth, empowering our workforce, and ensuring long-term stability.”
The discussions reinforced Somalia’s commitment to economic reforms and collaboration with international financial institutions to support its development agenda. The minister’s participation signals Somalia’s increasing role in global economic dialogues as the country advances its recovery efforts.
