Policy Development Support for Public Sector Programs Project Snapshot Client: Government Partner / Development Agency Location: Somalia Implementation Period: 2023–2024 Status: Completed Sector: Governance & Institutional Strengthening Project Type: Policy Development & Strategic Support Target Groups: Public sector institutions, policymakers, implementing agencies Evaluation Objectives 1. Review existing policy frameworks and implementation gaps 2. Support development of updated policy guidance 3. Strengthen coordination and accountability mechanisms 4. Provide an implementation roadmap Background & Rationale Coherent policy frameworks are essential for effective governance, coordination, and accountability. Gaps in policy clarity and implementation guidance can hinder program performance. This assignment supported policy development and refinement to strengthen public sector effectiveness and strategic alignment. Scope of Work 1. Conducted policy review and situational analysis 2. Facilitated stakeholder consultations and technical sessions 3. Drafted policy framework and guidance documents 4. Developed implementation roadmap and indicators 5. Supported validation and adoption processes Methodology & Approach A participatory policy development approach was applied, combining analytical review, multi-stakeholder consultations, and iterative drafting. The process emphasized feasibility, inclusiveness, and alignment with national priorities. Key Outputs & Deliverables 1. Policy review and analytical report 2. Draft policy framework and strategic guidance 3. Implementation roadmap and indicators 4. Consultation and validation outputs Key Findings & Results 1. Strengthened policy coherence and clarity 2. Improved coordination across institutions 3. Practical implementation guidance for agencies 4. Enhanced accountability and monitoring focus Beneficiaries & Stakeholders 1. Government ministries and agencies 2. Development partners 3. Implementing organizations 4. Service users Geographic Coverage National policy processes with applicability across Somalia. Key stakeholders: Energy & Environment – Click more info Energy & Environment Gender & Protection – Click more info Gender & Protection Education & Youth – Click more info Education & Youth Research & Evaluations (MERL)- Click more info Research & (MERL) Food Security & Nutrition – Click more info Food Security & Nutrition Humanitarian & Resilience – Click more info Humanitarian & Resilience Governance & Institutional Strengthening – Click more info Governance & Institutional Strengthening Livelihoods & Economic Inclusion – Click more info Livelihoods & Employment Social Protection & Cash Assistance – Click more info Social Protection & Cash Assistance