Mohamed Said Mohamed Farole (), (); is a

Somali politician The politics of Somalia takes place in a framework of federal parliamentary republic. According to the Constitution of Somalia, the President of Somalia is head of state, and Prime Minister as head of government who is appointed by the President ...

and current Minister of the Puntland Ministry of Planning Economic Development and International Cooperation on September 23, 2022.

Personal life

Farole was born in Garowe on June 21, 1973. He is the cousin of the former President of the Puntland, Abdirahman Farole and is related to the Farole family. He hails from the

Isse Mohamoud Isse Mohamoud ''or'' Eisse Mahmoud () (), (); Eisse is a prominent sub-clan within the Majeerteen, Majertein clan, comprising a significant population in States and regions of Somalia, four regional states primarily located in Puntland Somalia. ...

sub-clan of Majeerteen.

Education and career

Education

Farole pursued his Bachelor of Medical Science at La Trobe University, Melbourne (1996-1999). He later obtained a Master of Public Health (2001-2003) from Monash University and a Diploma of Public Health in 2000. Additionally, he holds a Master of International and Community Development from Deakin University.

Career

In 2004-2005, Farole served as the Director of Public Health, showcasing expertise in the healthcare sector. He also led Global Fund projects in Puntland, contributing to regional health initiatives, his career was the initiation of a 5-year development plan in Puntland, emphasizing a strategic vision for long-term progress in the region, he coordinated the Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) of the World Bank and UNDP with collaboration between international organizations. Farole has played a role in the non-governmental sector. He co-founded the

Puntland State University Puntland State University is a university in Garowe, the administrative capital of the northeastern Puntland region of Somalia. History The school traces its roots back to the Garowe School of Management, a women's school in Garowe offering cours ...

(PSU) and served as the Coordinator for the KAALO NGO. Farole was a Board Member of the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) from 2011 to 2013, a predecessor to the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF). for the humanitarian efforts through his former membership in the Somalia Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in 2014. Additionally, he made contributions to the Somalia Health Advisory Board and the Somalia Strategic Advisory Group.

Minister of Planning

On September 23, 2022. He assumed the position of the Puntland Minister of the Ministry of Planning Economic Development and International Cooperation (MOPEDIC) On December 29, 2023, Puntland Minister of Planning, Mohamed Said Farole, resigned from MoPEDIC. In his tweet, he expressed gratitude to Said Abdulahi Deni for the opportunity to serve over the past 15 months. Farole wished for peace, unity, and prosperity for Puntland, SSC, Khaatumo, and Somalia.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Farole, Mohamed Said 1973 births Living people People from Puntland People from Garowe La Trobe University alumni Monash University alumni Deakin University alumni Planning ministers of Puntland Government ministers of Puntland