A delegation from the National Economic Council (NEC) of Somalia led by the Executive Director, Dr. Ali Issa, were received by H.E Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, where they briefed him on the Council’s current research programs as well as the planned research studies in support of the government’s research-informed policy-making.
The Prime Minister, on his part, thanked the National Economic Council for the effective work they have done for the country and noted the importance of strengthening the cooperation between the NEC and the Economic Sub-Committee of the Council of Ministers to help the country achieve lasting economic growth and realize its sustainable development agendas.
Finally, the NEC officials assured the Prime Minister to closely work with the Economic Sub-Committee of the Cabinet, provide them with strategic guidance and support them in the formulation of sound policies to pave the way for sustained economic development.