Somalia launches Vision 2060 to achieve middle-income status and long-term stability

Somalia has unveiled a long-term development plan designed to guide the conflict-hit nation toward political stability, economic growth, and sustainability by 2060.

Unveiled on Monday at a forum in Mogadishu attended by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and United Nations officials, the Centennial Vision 2060 strategy, developed by the National Economic Council, outlines Somalia's aim to become a middle-income country within the next 35 years.

"This Vision is more than a policy document: it is a declaration of confidence, resilience and ambition by the Somali people. As such, the ECA reaffirms its steadfast commitment to accompany Somalia, every step of the way on this journey," said Executive Secretary of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete, at the launch.

"We will continue to share knowledge, amplify success stories, and deliver results that improve lives with sustained collaboration, political will and solidarity. Vision 2060 will not just be imagined; it will be realised."

The initiative draws lessons from countries like Côte d'Ivoire and Mauritius, where sustained reforms and targeted investment helped build resilience and economic growth.

It sets out to address key challenges such as weak institutions, insecurity, poor infrastructure, food insecurity, high unemployment and widespread displacement in Somalia.

It aims to replace selective development efforts with a unified national strategy that prioritises inclusive growth and state legitimacy.

Compelling example

Gatete cited Rwanda's post-genocide transformation as a compelling example of what long-term planning and effective execution can achieve.

"Rwanda transformed itself into one of Africa's most compelling examples of post-conflict development, driven by shared vision, discipline and inclusive leadership. It is important to stress that Rwanda's success did not come from chance," he said.

"It was the product of long-term strategic planning, institutional reform and an unshakeable commitment to people-centred development. Somalia, too, possesses that same potential. So why not Somalia? And why not now?"

He further highlighted the progress achieved by countries like Côte d'Ivoire and Mauritius as additional examples of successful long-term development through strategic planning and reform.

"The common thread in these examples is vision matched with discipline in execution. Thankfully, Somalia is not starting from zero, so I have no doubt that the country can also carve a similarly ambitious course and succeed," said Gatete.

President Hassan first announced plans for the Vision in early 2023, calling it a blueprint to coordinate all future national development agendas.

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