London International Conference on Somalia

[Mwali]

Si hiyo ya Somalia Mkuu?

Hiyo ambayo ripoti imesha andikwa, yeye anaenda kusign tu na kuambiwa role yake ni nini? lol

 

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Si hiyo ya Somalia Mkuu?

hivi somalia ni tanzania?? au amepanda daraja kuwa rais wa umoja wa tanzania na somalia?

 

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Najua cousin EMT utasema sina adabu, ila haya maswali nauliza wala siko peke yangu.... si kwamba simheshimu, ila nitasikitika sana nitakapokua baba ambaye sijali kama watoto wangu wanachomana moto, wanakula nyasi au hata wanauana, nikawahi kwenda kwa mnyapala kucheki anaendeleaje na kujadili issue za jirani yangu mwenye tatizo la kuchelewa kurudi nyumbani

nadhani umenielewa cousin... I AM DEEPLY HURTING MY MY PRESIDENTS IGNORANCE ON WHAT WE WANT!!

 

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Mkuu, I think Tanzania has a role to play in the regional stabilization, hasa ukizingatia kua Kenya iko tayari vitani. So presence ya Tanzania ilikua Muhimu. And given the level of matter to be discussed ilikua ni sahihi aaende raisi mwenyewe.
My concerne is at a different level: hapo nyuma I was shocked to read the draft of the final report. It has a list of more than 10 recomendations that the caucus is supposed to reach within the 5 hours of the conference. Nahisi everything has already been discussed and some of the actors are being used to legitimize actions that they might nor even understand. And because of this maybe it would have been better to delegate.
Tungoje tuone kwanza, siku ya conference ndio leo...

Najua cousin EMT utasema sina adabu, ila haya maswali nauliza wala siko peke yangu.... si kwamba simheshimu, ila nitasikitika sana nitakapokua baba ambaye sijali kama watoto wangu wanachomana moto, wanakula nyasi au hata wanauana, nikawahi kwenda kwa mnyapala kucheki anaendeleaje na kujadili issue za jirani yangu mwenye tatizo la kuchelewa kurudi nyumbani

nadhani umenielewa cousin... I AM DEEPLY HURTING MY MY PRESIDENTS IGNORANCE ON WHAT WE WANT!!

 

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Mkuu, I think Tanzania has a role to play in the regional stabilization, hasa ukizingatia kua Kenya iko tayari vitani. So presence ya Tanzania ilikua Muhimu. And given the level of matter to be discussed ilikua ni sawa aaende rahisi mwenyewe.
My concerne is at a different level: hapo nyuma I was shocked to read the draft of the final report. It has a list of more than 10 recomendations that the caucus is supposed to reach within the 5 hours of the conference. Nahisi everything has already been discussed and some of the actors are being used to legitimize actions that they might nor even understand. And because of this maybe it would have been better to delegate.
Tungoje tuone kwanza, siku ya conference ndio leo...

Thanks Pal,

and that is where i came from, if the visit was "ceremonial" sawa lakini kikazi hapana.... to my udnerstanding, tuna advisers wa regional block, security, diplomacy etc. ambao ndio wanafanya kazi.... if you noted, nimekomalia neno kazi!!

Anyway sina cha kufanya, lakini mfano wangu upo valid 50%, akiwa Magogoni anataabika kuattend mambo ya samora avenue (afya),

haya kamanda ngoja nisome, in 16 hours nina defend kazi zangu

 

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Nimekuelewa. Kumbuka Kazi ya raisi ni symbolic zaidi, too ceremonial as you say. Mfano akienda for the queen's birthday party inaweza kua ni sehem ya kazi yake. I am not justifying his journey lakini. lol
Haya kiongozi, good luck for your defense. If you need a sanity break just come and read vituko vya huku, ucheke uondoe stress.

Thanks Pal,

and that is where i came from, if the visit was "ceremonial" sawa lakini kikazi hapana.... to my udnerstanding, tuna advisers wa regional block, security, diplomacy etc. ambao ndio wanafanya kazi.... if you noted, nimekomalia neno kazi!!

Anyway sina cha kufanya, lakini mfano wangu upo valid 50%, akiwa Magogoni anataabika kuattend mambo ya samora avenue (afya),

haya kamanda ngoja nisome, in 16 hours nina defend kazi zangu

 

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Nimekuelewa. Kumbuka Kazi ya raisi ni symbolic zaidi, too ceremonial as you say. Mfano akienda for the queen's birthday party inaweza kua ni sehem ya kazi yake. I am not justifying his journey lakini. lol
Haya kiongozi, good luck for your defense. If you need a sanity break just come and read vituko vya huku, ucheke uondoe stress.

I do agree with you, but he is the only one with executive orders beyond blah blah of a few individuals beneath his position. he makes the position be like sultanate

anyway, those are my views, totally disappointed with him, never expected this from him.... utterly flabbergasted with his way of managing, coz he is no leader

 

[Mwali]

London Conference on Somalia: Humanitarian conclusions
from: http://ht.ly/9eTuy


23 FEBRUARY 2012
The humanitarian side event to the London Conference on Somalia took place at Lancaster House on 23 February 2012.
The event aimed to maintain the international community's focus on the current and protracted humanitarian crisis, and efforts to improve the effectiveness of the international response in the future.

Conclusions

The participants welcomed the initiative to convene a humanitarian meeting, which brought the international community together to address the ongoing and protracted humanitarian situation in Somalia.
We welcomed the 3 February announcement by the United Nations that famine conditions in Somalia have ended. However, we emphasised our grave concern that 2.34 million people remain in crisis, including 1.35 million internally displaced persons, and that the number of Somali refugees in the region has risen to nearly 1 million. There were particular concerns around vulnerable women and children in Somalia, with 325,000 children acutely malnourished, rising levels of sexual and gender based violence, and continuing child rights abuses. We noted that the humanitarian situation and protection environment remains extremely fragile, especially in the south.
We reaffirmed the importance of responding to early warning with early action, and that humanitarian efforts should be guided by principles of humanity, independence, neutrality and impartiality to ensure assistance and protection reaches those who need it, when they need it. We welcomed the efforts of all actors engaged in the provision of humanitarian assistance to the Somali people, including national and local authorities, the United Nations and its member states (particularly regional governments), civil society (including from the diaspora) and non-governmental organisations. We agreed that effective coordination by all aid providers remains paramount to maximise the coverage of needs.
We emphasised the importance of preserving the distinction between humanitarian objectives and political and security objectives, and that blurring the lines between those objectives jeopardises the delivery of vital assistance to the Somali people. In this regard, we called on all parties in Somalia to ensure that humanitarian actors are given full, safe and unhindered access to those in need, and that they can access aid in safety.
We agreed on the need for the Somali authorities and international community to continue providing timely and sustained support to help alleviate the suffering of the Somali people. We noted that emergency assistance should be provided in a way that is supportive of the recovery and development of the Somali people, and creates the conditions for lasting solutions for the displaced, including voluntary return. We agreed to deepen ongoing efforts, led by the United Nations, to strengthen coordination.
Participants also agreed that, in addition to meeting immediate humanitarian needs, the international community should focus on helping the Somali people build their resilience to future shocks, by committing more multi-year support for livelihoods and basic social services. We agreed on the need for the United Nations to work with others to develop a strategy for this work, drawing on recent and ongoing efforts by Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) countries to improve the mitigation of drought emergencies.
We reaffirmed the importance of all parties to the conflict complying with international law, including International Humanitarian Law (IHL), in particular that armed actors should take all necessary measures to prevent civilian casualties, and ensure that military action does not hinder humanitarian access. We agreed on the need to enhance monitoring and reporting systems for violations of IHL in Somalia.
We expressed our concern at the plight of refugees in neighbouring countries, including many women and children, and our gratitude and continued support to refugee-hosting countries. We agreed on the need for the international community to work in collaboration with governments in the region to identify durable solutions for Somali refugees that respect international laws. We welcomed the commitment by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to take a renewed lead in building consensus for durable solutions.

LAST UPDATED: 23 FEB 2012

 

[Mwali]

EMT, imepigwa 'cosmetic change'. lol

 

[EMT]

EMT, imepigwa 'cosmetic change'. lol

I see. Some of what the world leaders said.

David Cameron, UK Prime Minister

• The world would pay a high price if it ignores the plight of Somalia.
• There is so little hope in Somalia, there is chaos and violence and terrorism.
• Pirates are disrupting vital trade routes and kidnapping tourists
• Young minds are being poisoned by radicalism, breeding terrorism that is threatening not just Somalia but the whole world.
• If the rest of us just sit back and look on, we will pay a price for doing so.

Hillary Clinton, US Foreign Secretary

• Plans to elect leaders and adopt a constitution before August are"ambitious".
• But the mandate of the UN-backed interim government would not be extended any longer.
• Now we are focused on what we can build. The opportunity is real
• US committed to an additional $64m (£40.7m) to humanitarian assistance to the Horn of Africa.
• The US would never negotiate with al-Shabab.
• "The position of the United States is straightforward: Attempts to obstruct progress and maintain the broken status quo will not be tolerated"

Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, President of Somalia

• Called for an end to the arms embargo, saying: "We're looking for security. We're scared of tomorrow.

Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda - which provides the bulk of troops for AU forces in Somalia

• African solutions to African problems work best.

 

[Mwali]

Umemsoma Kibaki?

AMISOM, the Transitional Federal Government forces and their allies continue to restore security in Somalia. In this regard, I sincerely thank Burundi and Uganda for continuing to pay the ultimate price in pursuit of peace in Somalia, and commend Djibouti for offering its troops to assist towards this effort

As you are aware, Kenya is fully committed to the search for peace in Somalia. We facilitated the peace process that led to the formation of the Transitional Federal Government in 2005.And we continue to bear the burden of hosting the largest population of Somalis outside their country, including some 630,000 refugees in the Dadaab camps, and an even larger number spread across the country.In October 2011, we launched '‘Operation Linda Nchi'', in pursuit of Al Shabaab and other armed terrorist elements, that sought to distabilise our country, our economy and the region.The operation has so far liberated large territory and populations from Al shabaab control; and significantly reduced the incidence of piracy off the Somalia coast. Similarly, the asistance of Ethiopia to the TFG and allied forces has seen the liberation of other large territories of Somalia.

Presently, the region is firmly engaged with Somalia, and this conference must acknowlegde, recognise and build on these successes. We must agree on activities and programmes to consolidate peace, support legitimate inclusive political process, jump start recovery, the rule of law and development in Somalia.Kenya welcomes the United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 2036 of 2012 that has reviewed the AMISOM future operations in Somalia, as recommended by the African Union. What began as a humanitarian crisis has evolved into multiple critical challenges for the consideration of this meeting.The size of the Somali displacement in Kenya far outweighs our capacity to carry. It is adversely impacting our political and socio-economic dynamics. It is posing growing and serious security threats to Kenya and the region.Further, the refugee camps in Kenya are overcrowded, have caused huge environmental degradation, have led to growing tensions with host populations and are infiltrated by extremists. This is the reality of the humanitarian and security crisis that Kenya continues to bear. In this regard, Kenya expects this conference to map out a firm and durable solution, including the return of these populations to their home country. After all, Somalia needs its displaced human resources to speed up its recovery.Therefore, the humanitarian actors should, now take advantage of the areas secured from the Al Shabaab to resettle these populations. This is a matter of utmost urgency as Kenya can no longer continue carrying the burden occasioned by this situation.Excellencies,As a neighbouring country, we wish to see peace and security restored in Somalia promptly. This is because our security in the Horn of Africa is inextricably linked to long lasting peace and stability in Somalia.This conference must not let this unprecedented opportunity slip through our hands. I call upon all of us, here today, to lend full support to all efforts to return Somalia to a functioning State, at peace with its population and its neighbours.It is also my sincere hope that our conference declaration will reflect the reality on the ground, underscore the need for urgent action and reaffirm our individual and collective commitment to Somalia.I thank you.

 

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I see. Some of what the world leaders said.

David Cameron, UK Prime Minister

• The world would pay a high price if it ignores the plight of Somalia.
• There is so little hope in Somalia, there is chaos and violence and terrorism.
• Pirates are disrupting vital trade routes and kidnapping tourists
• Young minds are being poisoned by radicalism, breeding terrorism that is threatening not just Somalia but the whole world.
• If the rest of us just sit back and look on, we will pay a price for doing so.

Hillary Clinton, US Foreign Secretary

• Plans to elect leaders and adopt a constitution before August are"ambitious".
• But the mandate of the UN-backed interim government would not be extended any longer.
• Now we are focused on what we can build. The opportunity is real
• US committed to an additional $64m (£40.7m) to humanitarian assistance to the Horn of Africa.
• The US would never negotiate with al-Shabab.
• "The position of the United States is straightforward: Attempts to obstruct progress and maintain the broken status quo will not be tolerated"

Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, President of Somalia

• Called for an end to the arms embargo, saying: "We're looking for security. We're scared of tomorrow.

Yoweri Museveni, President of Uganda - which provides the bulk of troops for AU forces in Somalia

• African solutions to African problems work best.

and the walker?

 

[EMT]

and the walker?

Umemsoma Kibaki?

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Na speech ya Kikwete vipi? Au hakuongea?

 

[Mwali]

Na speech ya Kikwete vipi? Au hakuongea?

Sijaona popote kuhusu JK... na ukiangalia speech ya Kibaki he is almost accusing TZ for not doing anything. He has praised Burundi and Uganda, but he didn't mention anything about TZ. SIdhani kama JK aliongea.

 

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Sijaona popote kuhusu JK... na ukiangalia speech ya Kibaki he is almost accusing TZ for not doing anything. He has praised Burundi and Uganda, but he didn't mention anything about TZ. SIdhani kama JK aliongea.

if i remember well, my pal told me Kikwete was there working for Somalia as it is a strategic assignment, so if hata neighbors dont see the work of our Dr... sasa nani anaona?

 

[Mwali]

if i remember well, my pal told me Kikwete was there working for Somalia as it is a strategic assignment, so if hata neighbors dont see the work of our Dr... sasa nani anaona?

Sitaki kuitafsiri speech ya Kibaki na kumsemesha kitu ambacho hakusema, ndio maana nilisema IT IS ALMOST AS IF... Ila kusema ukweli katika speech nzima he did not mention TZ as a country involved or to be involved, bali alisema East African region is negatively impacted and Countries should do what they promised to do (Nadhani he was refering to the AU conferences). Hiyo hapo juu ni extract tu.
Apparently JK hakuongea kabisa in the Conference, despite the fact that TZ has a lot of interest in seeing Somali water safer (and the Indian ocean in general). Was it necessary to go and fulfill his the protocol? Was it a strategic conference for TZ? Tusubiri tumsikie JK mwenyewe kachukuliaje.

 

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Sitaki kuitafsiri speech ya Kibaki na kumsemesha kitu ambacho hakusema, ndio maana nilisema IT IS ALMOST AS IF... Ila kusema ukweli katika speech nzima he did not mention TZ as a country involved or to be involved, bali alisema East African region is negatively impacted and Countries should do what they promised to do (Nadhani he was refering to the AU conferences). Hiyo hapo juu ni extract tu.
Apparently JK hakuongea kabisa in the Conference, despite the fact that TZ has a lot of interest in seeing Somali water safer (and the Indian ocean in general). Was it necessary to go and fulfill his the protocol? Was it a strategic conference for TZ? Tusubiri tumsikie JK mwenyewe kachukuliaje.

Thanks Mwali wangu!!

 

[EMT]

Sijaona popote kuhusu JK... na ukiangalia speech ya Kibaki he is almost accusing TZ for not doing anything. He has praised Burundi and Uganda, but he didn't mention anything about TZ. SIdhani kama JK aliongea.

Yes, he "sincerely thank[ed] Burundi and Uganda for continuing to pay the ultimate price in pursuit of peace in Somalia, and [even] Djibouti for offering its troops to assist towards this effort."

Does Tanzania supports Kenya's invasion to Somalia anyway?

 

[Mwali]

Yes, he "sincerely thank[ed] Burundi and Uganda for continuing to pay the ultimate price in pursuit of peace in Somalia, and [even] Djibouti for offering its troops to assist towards this effort."

Does Tanzania supports Kenya's invasion to Somalia anyway?

I don't think so. Nobody supported Kenya, na sasa naona kama wameanza kuishiwa nguvu ndio maana wanataka "International Community" ijihusishe. Did JK say anything about Kenya?
Nasoma kua speech ya Turkey pekee ndio iliwafurahisha Somali people, but most of them did not like the idea of this conference.

 

[EMT]

LONDON CONFERENCE ON SOMALIA: COMMUNIQUE

Introduction

1. The London Conference on Somalia took place at Lancaster House on 23 Rd February 2012, attended by fifty-five delegations from Somalia and the international community.

2. We met at a key moment in Somalia's history. Somalia is emerging from the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. African and Somali troops have pushed Al Shabaab out of Mogadishu and other areas. The transitional institutions come to an end in August 2012, and the people of Somalia want clarity on what will follow. The situation remains precarious, and in urgent need of support from the international community.

3. Decisions on Somalia's future rest with the Somali people. The Somali political leadership must be accountable to the people. The international community's role is to facilitate Somalia's progress and development: our strength is in unity and coordinated support to Somalia. We noted the importance of listening to and working with Somalis inside and outside Somalia, and welcomed their engagement in the run-up to this Conference.

4. The Conference focussed on the underlying causes of instability, as well as the symptoms (famine, piracy, and terrorism). We, the international community, agreed: to inject new momentum into the political process; to strengthen AMISOM and help Somalia develop its own security forces; to help build stability at local level; and to step up action to tackle pirates and terrorists.

Political

5. We agreed that the Transitional Federal Institutions' mandate ends in August 2012. There must be no further extensions. We welcomed the agreements that chart the way towards more representative government: the Transitional Federal Charter, the Djibouti Agreement, the Kampala Accord, and the Roadmap. We endorsed the priority, expressed in the Garowe Principles, of convening a Constituent Assembly, and emphasised that the Assembly must be representative of the views of the Somali people of all regions and constituencies, and that women must be part of the political process. In line with Garowe II, we agreed to incentivise progress and act against spoilers to the peace process, and that we would consider proposals in this regard before the Istanbul Conference in June.

6. The Conference recognised the need for the international community to support any dialogue that Somaliland and the TFG or its replacement may agree to establish in order to clarify their future relations.

7. We condemned terrorism and violent extremism, whether perpetrated by Somalis or foreigners. We called on all those willing to reject violence to join the Djibouti peace process. We agreed to develop a defectors' programme to support those who leave armed groups.

8. We emphasised the urgency of Somalia funding its own public services, and using its assets for the benefit of the people, as well as tackling corruption. We welcomed the progress that has been made in establishing a Joint Financial Management Board to increase transparency and accountability in the collection and efficient use of public revenues, as well as international development aid, and which will help strengthen Somali public financial management institutions. A declaration by the initial members of the JFMB is at Annex A.

9. Respect for human rights must be at the heart of the peace process. We called for action to address in particular the grave human rights violations and abuses that women and children face. We emphasised that journalists must be able to operate freely and without fear. Civilians must be protected. We called on the Somali authorities to take measures to uphold human rights and end the culture of impunity. We agreed to step up international efforts including through the UN human rights architecture.

Security and Justice

10 We agreed that security and justice were essential both to a successful political process and to development. Better security could only be achieved sustainably in parallel with better justice and the rule of law.

11. We expressed gratitude to those countries whose troops had served as peacekeepers and paid tribute to the achievements and sacrifices of AMISOM and other forces. We welcomed joint planning by the UN and African Union and reiterated the importance of effective command and control. [We welcomed the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution **** which expands AMISOM's mandate and raises the troop ceiling.] We encouraged AMISOM to ensure the protection of civilians. We encouraged partners, especially new donors, to contribute to funding for AMISOM, including through the EU.

12. We agreed that, over time, Somalis should take over responsibility for providing their own security and develop their own justice systems to deal with the threats to their security and improve access to justice. We noted that Somalis themselves must decide what security and justice arrangements they need.

13. We acknowledged the good work underway in supporting the Somali security and justice sectors. We agreed that we would build an international framework of partners in order to bring much needed coordination and focus to those efforts, underpinned by a set of principles at annex B and working closely with the UN's Joint Security Committee.

Piracy

14. We reiterated our determination to eradicate piracy, noting that the problem requires a comprehensive approach on land as well as at sea. We expressed our concern that hostages in Somalia are being held longer and with more use of violence. We welcomed the work of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. We also welcomed the success of international military efforts, and remain committed to such efforts with robust rules of engagement and sufficient force generation. We agreed that piracy cannot be solved by military means alone, and reiterated the importance of supporting communities to tackle the underlying causes of piracy, and improving the effective use of Somali coastal waters through regional maritime capacity-building measures. We welcomed those initiatives underway and agreed to coordinate and support such initiatives better. We called for full implementation of the Djibouti Code of Conduct and the adoption of an Exclusive Economic Zone. We look forward to reviewing progress including at the Piracy Conference in the UAE in June.

15. We welcomed the efforts of partners in industry against piracy, and called for greater take-up of Best Management Practice on ships. We welcomed current work on international guidance on the use of private armed security companies.

16. There will be no impunity for piracy. We called for greater development of judicial capacity to prosecute and detain those behind piracy both in Somalia and in the wider region and recognised the need to strengthen capacity in regional states. We welcomed new arrangements, which enable some states and naval operations to transfer suspected pirates captured at sea for trial by partners across the Indian Ocean region, and if convicted, to transfer them to prisons in Puntland and Somaliland which meet international standards. We noted the intention to consider further the possibility of creating courts in Somalia specialised in dealing with piracy.

17. We reiterated our determination to prosecute the kingpins of piracy. Recognising work already undertaken, we agreed to enhance coordination on illegal financial flows and to coordinate intelligence gathering and investigations. We noted the establishment of a Regional Anti-Piracy Prosecutions Intelligence Coordination Centre in the Seychelles.

Terrorism

18. Terrorism poses a serious threat to security in Somalia itself, to the region, and internationally. It has inflicted great suffering on the Somali population. We agreed to work together with greater determination, and with full respect for the rule of law, human rights, and international humanitarian law, to build capacity to disrupt terrorism in the region, and to address the root causes of terrorism. We agreed on the importance of disrupting terrorists' travel to and from Somalia, and on the importance of disrupting terrorist finances, and called on countries in the region to implement the Financial Action Task Force's recommendations on combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. We noted that effective intelligence gathering and investigation, and support to the Somali criminal justice system, were critical to the fight against terrorism. We agreed to work with the Global Counter Terrorism Forum and other international and regional bodies to deliver this important work.

Stability and Recovery

19. We welcomed the success in some areas of Somalia in establishing local areas of stability, and agreed to increase support to build legitimate and peaceful authorities, and improve services to people living in these areas. We agreed that such efforts should promote local and regional cohesion, and converge with the national political process.

20. We considered the implementation of the Mogadishu Recovery and Stabilisation Plan important. We agreed to expand programmes to newly-recovered areas. We would focus support on enabling the delivery of immediate and sustainable benefits to ordinary Somali people: safety and security, economic opportunities and basic services. We would promote effective and accountable local administrations, and support the resolution of disputes.

21. We agreed that all support to local areas of stability should be in accordance with the New Deal for engagement in fragile states recently adopted in Busan, and build on the stabilisation strategies prepared by both IGAD and the Transitional Federal Government. We endorsed a set of principles to guide international support to local areas of stability in Somalia (Annex C). We agreed to continue funding local stability through existing programmes, and noted the establishment of a new Stability Fund to which a number of us will contribute [Denmark, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, [Netherlands, to be confirmed].

22. We agreed that Somalia's long-term reconstruction and economic development depended on a vibrant private sector, and that both aid and diaspora finance could develop Somalia's considerable potential in livestock, fisheries and other sectors. We noted that stability was a prerequisite for most sustainable investments in infrastructure such as electricity, roads and water systems. We looked forward to further discussion on all these issues at the Istanbul Conference.

Humanitarian

23. The Conference was preceded by a separate meeting on humanitarian issues co-chaired by the United Nations and the United Arab Emirates. Notwithstanding the end of the famine, participants expressed concern at the ongoing humanitarian crisis, and committed to providing humanitarian aid based solely on need. They agreed a set of conclusions on humanitarian issues and linking relief with longer-term recovery (set out in a separate document).

International coordination

24. We agreed to carry forward work agreed at London through the International Contact Group on Somalia (ICG), and welcomed the ICG's decision in Djibouti to look at restructuring to become more effective. We recommended that the ICG establish working groups on the political process, security and justice, and stability and development. We noted that, within the ICG, a core group of engaged countries would drive progress in support of UN, AU and IGAD efforts.

25. We welcomed the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary General and the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) in facilitating progress in Somalia. We also welcomed the role of IGAD and the African Union, and the support of the League of Arab States, the European Union, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. We encouraged effective coordination between UN entities working on Somalia. While recognising the still challenging security situation in Somalia, we welcomed UNPOS' relocation to Mogadishu and agreed that we would aim to spend more time on the ground in Somalia in order to work more closely with Somalis on the challenging tasks ahead.

Conclusion

26. We expressed the hope that a new era of Somali politics, supported by the international community, will bring peace to Somalia. We are determined to place the interests of the Somali people at the heart of all our actions. We looked forward to the day when the situation in Somalia would have made sufficient progress for an international conference to be held there. In the meantime, we will redouble our efforts to support the people of Somalia in their search for a better future for their country.

London
23 February 2012