The Puntland Ministry of Interior Federal Affairs and Democratization () formerly known as the Puntland Ministry of Interior, Local Governments and Rural Development () is the government body responsible for governance and development of
Puntland’s communities for the portfolio of municipalities, including district council formation and implementing systems for
local governance. The ministry supports service delivery at the local level through political, fiscal and administrative decentralization. Since 2022, it was ministered by
Abdi Farah Said Juha.
Establishment
Following the
establishment of Puntland in 1998, initially it was formed as the Ministry of Interior and Security Affairs to develop structures and strengthening their capacity with a view to promoting democratic and accountable local administrations that provide better basic services for stability and enhanced peace, and the first minister was
Hassan Abshir Farah
Hassan Abshir Farah (, ; June 20, 1945 – July 12, 2020) was a Somali politician. He previously served as mayor of Mogadishu and interior minister of Puntland. From November 12, 2001 to November 8, 2003, he was also prime minister of Somalia. ...
, later reformed and then labeled Puntland Ministry of Interior, Local Governments and Rural Development (). In the 2000s, it was split into the Ministry of Security and DDR.
The ministry was created to improve its capacity by implementing policies and frameworks that support effective governance, community welfare, and local administration across the region. The ministry aims to strengthen the foundations of Puntland’s public administration and foster sustainable development for all citizens.
The Ministry also collaborates closely with local and international partners to promote peace, security, and community resilience. By fostering transparent governance and empowering local administrations, the ministry plays a vital role in building a stable and prosperous future for Puntland.
List of ministers
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Hassan Abshir Farah
Hassan Abshir Farah (, ; June 20, 1945 – July 12, 2020) was a Somali politician. He previously served as mayor of Mogadishu and interior minister of Puntland. From November 12, 2001 to November 8, 2003, he was also prime minister of Somalia. ...
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Abdullahi Ahmed Jama
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Ahmed Elmi Osman
* Mohamed Abdirahman Dhabancad
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Abdi Farah Said Juha – incumbent
Rererences
External links
Official homepage
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Puntland
Puntland is an autonomous state that considers itself to be part of Somalia, despite not accepting the legitimacy of Somalia's current governing administration. It was formed in 1998, and was a federal member state of Somalia from its fou ...
Interior
Puntland
Puntland is an autonomous state that considers itself to be part of Somalia, despite not accepting the legitimacy of Somalia's current governing administration. It was formed in 1998, and was a federal member state of Somalia from its fou ...
1998 establishments in Puntland