The two LANDS Recieved EU pledges but not DamJadiid

[Amirsade]

Both somaliland and puntland has been receiving substantial amount of funds from EU pledged of brussels and not a DIME for Xassan culus led NGO.

A diplomatic spat has erupted in Brussels between a high Somali official and the EU commissioner for development over the level of foreign aid given to the wartorn African country.

Fawzia Yusuf Adam, Somalia's minister of foreign affairs and deputy PM, said that her country had received "nothing from the European Union - only promises".

EU commissioner for development Andris Piebalgs reacted immediately and told IBTimes UK exclusively: "I'm very upset she said that - it's absolutely false.

"The political process starting in Somalia is not only because of political abilities but investment in different parts of Somalia which brings people to support the federal government," he said during a private meeting at the European Development Days in Brussels.

"We have a substantial development project in parts of Somalia. We disburse nearly €50m and the biggest parts goes to areas such as Somaliland, Puntland, in education, rural development, healthcare, access to water. Lots of money being invested.

"She's right we don't channel any money to federal government but that's because in order to use that you need public finance management and an accountability system and today that's not the case," he went on.

"I pledged to work with the government as close as a I can and I will honour it. We bring very substantial support to Somalia, although we don't channel any money through the government."

The European Commission provides development aid in Somalia under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF). The total allocation for Somalia for the 2008-13 period is €521m.

The EU support supports Amisom (the African Union Mission in Somalia), which aims to create the conditions for peace and stability, and has channelled €594m into it.

Adam said that Somalia had been pledged €1.8bn in a conference in September but claimed "so far, we have received nothing".

"We ask European countries to honour their pledge," she said. "We are looking forward to see that [for it to be] realised for development reconstruction and security.

"During the previous transitional government, €200m was pledged in 2010 but we never received it. We want friends to honour their pledge so that we can build our country."

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[DonCorleone]

Isn't not receiving aid what Somaliland and Puntland members boast about on here?

[SultanOrder]

Don no it's not.

[FarhanYare]

lol so the last brussels meeting, where a puntland state minister embarassed himself at the conference lunch break, beared fruits.

[SultanOrder]

The two lands have their own programs and so their funding isn't attached to xamar's. Whomever is ready to receive aid will get theirs. Xassan is not serious about corruption.

[FarhanYare]

[oxymoron]

There is a good reason why over 18 Presidential candidates are running for the Puntland Presidency including former Prime Minister Abdiwali Ali Gaas.

2013 ain't nothing compared to the funding headed to Puntland iyo Somaliland 2014-2020.

[FarhanYare]

inleen waa yabaay why would a self proclaimed uni lecturer ditch his job for a mere state president position, meesha some serious cash baa taalo .

[oxymoron]

inleen waa yabaay why would a self proclaimed uni lecturer ditch his job for a mere state president position, meesha some serious cash baa taalo .

Your slowing catching on, but so far passing my Politics 101 class with a C-

[CilmiDoone]

There is a good reason why over 18 Presidential candidates are running for the Puntland Presidency including former Prime Minister Abdiwali Ali Gaas.

2013 ain't nothing compared to the funding headed to Puntland iyo Somaliland 2014-2020.

What's Abdiweli's manifesto? Can you post a campaign video? Is there a thread on the election?

[original dervish]

Have you noticed how Titanium...Geoseven...Warsheekh et al.have all gone quiet lately?
I don`t like being proved right in such negative circumstances....but didn`t I predict this monumental failure?

In just 12 short months Hassan Sheikh has managed to totally bankrupt his "administration" of any credibility.
The man is a lame duck...without any ideas...vision...or ability.

There should be a vote of confidence as soon as possible.
We can`t waste anymore time.

[FarhanYare]

You make it seem like there is a better, more suited candidate free from corruption for the top job.

[original dervish]

Are you suggesting we stick with the proven failure?
Surely you can`t be that narrow minded.

Give the job to somebody who can take the country forward.
Ironically, there were a number of qualified candidates who lost out because of Qatari bribe money.

What we need is a Govt of national unity...everybody should be included.
The powers and duties of the president & PM should be clearly delineated.

We must end this culture of factionalism.

[FarhanYare]

war yaan lagugu qosliin

[original dervish]

We know this.....what we need is people whom want to fill their bellies for years...not hours/days.
All African Govts are corrupt....but at least they have a medium/long term plan....Somali`s deal in mins/hours.

This regime is so corrupt that it cannot function.