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This report addresses the significant challenges facing Somali participation in the Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) at the zonal level. Key issues include limited public engagement, as many Somalis lack experience in participatory processes related to poverty reduction. The absence of a centralized state in certain regions exacerbates political constraints. Additionally, there is a belief that the JNA is merely a technocratic exercise for donor compliance, coupled with limited facilitation capacity from the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) to enable stakeholder involvement.
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Major Challenges to Somali JNA Participation at Zonal LevelMohamed S. Mohamud “Farole”Puntland JNA [Zonal] CoordinatorJNA Retreat26th November, 2005Nairobi, Kenya
Participation Challenges 1 • Participation: “the process through which stakeholders influence or share control over setting priorities, making policy, allocating resources, and ensuring access to public goods and services.” (The World Bank)
Participation challenges 2 • Limited Public Participation Traditionally: Ordinary Somalis are not used to opportunities to actively participate in their country’s Poverty Reduction Strategies and Processes.
Participation Challenges 3 • Absence of the State. Certain parts of the country are beyond the territorial control of the government (TFG) – potential political constraints. There are resources and access constraints in the other areas (Southern and Central Zones).
Participation Challenges 4 • Limited in-country experience: with the country-driven participation model, and a belief in Somali JNA is a technocratic exercise undertaken largely to fulfill donor requirements.
Participation Challenges 5 • Limited facilitation Capacity: Limited capacity and tools at the disposal of authorities i.e., TFG to structure or facilitate stakeholder engagement.