Delivering inclusive groundwater services to critical areas
US$ 15M) budget
Provides durable, climate-resilient groundwater infrastructure through new and rehabilitated wells, water harvesting solutions, and community-based management in vulnerable areas.
Establish a uniform system for groundwater development and management across Somalia
US$ 4.6M budget
Builds a unified national groundwater management system with common standards, dedicated institutions, and reliable data for informed decision-making.
Project Management and M&E and Internalized Knowledge Management and Learning
US$ 6.5 million budget
Ensures effective, transparent implementation through strong coordination, performance monitoring, and continuous learning across the project.
About Us
Abaartire is a World Bank-funded initiative providing sustainable water security to 185,500 beneficiaries across the Borderlands of South West, Puntland, Hirshabelle, Jubaland, and Galmudug to build long-term climate resilience
Project News
- Deg-Elema Borehole Rehabilitation – A Community Impact Story.
- “Waxaa la waayey biyo hooyo umushay looga dhaqo ilmaha biyo la’aanta jirtay darteed,” – Ayan Sa’id.
- DAAWO: Ceelka Deg-Elema oo saameyn deg-deg ah ku yeeshay nolosha dadka deegaankaas xilligan adag ee ay abaarta ba’an jirto.
- Resilience in the Desert: How Deg-Elema is Overcoming the Water Crisis
- Sida dayactirka Ceelka Deg-Elema u Bedelay Nolosha iyo Rejada Bulshada Deegaankaas
Project Approach
The project aims to move groundwater from an emergency coping tool to a driver of long-term resilience, stability, and local development, particularly for communities in Somalia’s borderland areas.
Durable and sustainable groundwater infrastructure
Strong data systems and effective institutions
Rigorous project management, monitoring and learning
Project Components: Abaartire in Action
1. Delivering Inclusive Groundwater Services to Critical Areas
This component is the engine of the project, focusing on tangible investments and service delivery to secure clean, reliable water access for vulnerable communities. It ensures that infrastructure is resilient, multi-purpose, and managed sustainably at the local level.
Budget: US$ 15M
2. Establish a uniform system for groundwater development and management across Somalia
This component is crucial for long-term governance and sustainability, transforming the way Somalia manages its critical groundwater resources. It builds the institutional framework necessary for informed, data-driven decisions.
Budget: US$ 4.6M
3. Project Management and M&E and Internalized Knowledge Management and Learning
This component is the operational backbone, ensuring efficient, transparent, and adaptive execution of the entire project across all five FMS. It guarantees accountability to all partners and stakeholders.
Budget: US$ 6.5M
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