{"id":458915,"date":"2026-04-14T11:30:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T08:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/?p=458915"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T08:30:16","slug":"somalia-engages-world-bank-on-economic-priorities-during-spring-meetings-in-washington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/somalia-engages-world-bank-on-economic-priorities-during-spring-meetings-in-washington\/","title":{"rendered":"Somalia Engages World Bank on Economic Priorities During Spring Meetings in Washington"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Washington, D.C., SONNA \u2014<\/strong> The Minister of Finance of the Federal Government of Somalia, Mr. Bihi Iman Egeh, has arrived in Washington, D.C. to participate in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), where he held a high-level meeting with the World Bank\u2019s Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, Mr. Ndiame Diop.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions focused on the economic impact of global challenges, including security concerns, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and the effects of climate change, all of which continue to directly influence Somalia\u2019s economic outlook.<\/p>\n<p>Both sides also reviewed Somalia\u2019s ongoing reform agenda, particularly efforts to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization, enhance public financial management systems, and stimulate economic growth to achieve sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>Minister Bihi highlighted the Federal Government\u2019s commitment to advancing fiscal reforms and building resilient economic institutions, while emphasizing the importance of continued support from international partners.<\/p>\n<p>The engagement underscores Somalia\u2019s proactive participation in global financial platforms and its determination to address economic challenges through strategic partnerships and policy reforms.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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