Somalia
In 2012 a Somali government took office with international backing, after two decades of anarchy and warfare. Supported by African Union peacekeeping troops, the government is seeking to extend its jurisdiction over areas of the country still controlled by Islamist militias.
As a consequence of conflict, Somalia's development and humanitarian indicators remain among the lowest in the world. IDLO is helping build and strengthen institutions, as a precondition to improving the lives of Somali citizens. This work includes supporting the judicial system and contributing to the Constitution-making process.
Somalia_Integrated Electronic Case Management System RFP N_96_2024_SOM
Contract for the Development and Delivery of an Integrated Electronic Case Management System for Somalia's Justice Chain Institutions.
Somalia_Road Transport Passenger Services ITB N0. 132-SOM-2024
Framework Agreement for the provision of Road Transport Passenger Services in Somaliland.
Attached Clarification letter NO.1_ in response to bidder's inquiry.
Somalia_Customized furniture and Air Conditioners ITB No. 090-SOM-2024
Contract for the provision of Customized Furniture and Air Conditioners in several regions of Somalia.
Somalia_Translation and Interpretation Services ITB-115-2023-SOM
Framework agreements for the provision of Translation and Interpretation Services in Somalia.
Somalia_Office Stationery ITB NO-104-2023-SOM
FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF OFFICE STATIONERY IN HARGEISA, SOMALIA.
Somalia_Multifunctional Printer RFQ NO. 267-SOM-2023
Contract for the provision of a multifunctional printer and toner in Mogadishu.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Centres offer justice to vulnerable communities
Tackling the Crisis of Corruption
Pages
Key Initiatives
-
Lack of good governance and the rule of law are one of the most pressing problems confronting modern Somalia on its path towards stability and reconstruction. While there have been signs of progress, the absence of robust and competent institutions has contributed to a climate of insecurity and impunity. Several assessments of the justice system in Somalia have found that judges and prosecutors lack of adequate skills to effectively administer criminal trials in line with Somali laws and procedures, particularly with respect to safeguarding the rights of the accused.
-
As a result of the combined military offensive of the Somali National Army and African Union Mission in Somalia with international support, the Al Shabaab extremist group has been significantly degraded and forced into retreat. Al Shabaab’s emergence, and support, particularly among marginalized communities, was and is still to a large extent fueled by both inter and intra-clan conflicts and lack of justice.
-
Lack of access to a fair and equitable justice system is one of the most pressing problems confronting modern Somalia on its path towards stability and reconstruction. Informal justice systems, offering alternative dispute resolution are often much better placed to respond to the immediate justice needs of many Somalis seeking justice, as they have more legitimacy and are more easily accessible. To enhance access to justice in Somalia, it is therefore essential to engage with the alternative dispute resolution systems.
-
In Somalia, alternative justice mechanisms remain the main providers of justice services for lack of formal justice institutions. However, these justice mechanisms can be discriminatory particularly against women, youth and minority clans.
-
As part of IDLO’s continuous commitment to accountability and results-based management, IDLO is pleased to share this Evaluation Brief for the project, "Strengthening Linkages Between Formal Justice System and Traditional Dispute Resolution System to Improve Access to Justice - Phase II". The evaluation has been conducted by independent evaluation experts, supervised by IDLO’s Evaluation Unit.