What works in Somalia

Somalia has expanded digital financial inclusion dramatically, with 73% of adults using mobile money monthly through services like EVC Plus, and the national Baxnaano cash-transfer programme reaching over 4 million people with digital-literacy training delivered to over 300,000 women. Women's political representation has roughly doubled since 2012 but remains below target, with 24% of Senate seats and about 20% of House seats held by women after 2021–22 elections, falling short of the 30% quota because it lacks legal enforcement. However, the available evidence focuses narrowly on digital finance, safety nets, and parliamentary representation—it does not quantify broader development, health, education, or security outcomes across the country.