#MahadayWayne pre & post-colonial climate change impacts and lack of infrastructure development #Thread
The town is one of the major breadbaskets of Somalia at the Shabelle river. it's extremely vulnerable to floods and droughts. in 1920s it became an Italian colonial army base
The town historic bridge was built in the 1920s, it's structurally obsolete, yet its the most critical infrastructure for the agriculture supply chain, and it's not prioritized in the 2020 -2024 National Development Plan.
The town experience annually flood damages that exceeds $120M based on business community estimate who export sesame and other commodities. The current FGS has completely neglected these major towns within Shablle belt that contribute 60% of somalia GDP.
The hospital only opens during daytime & its almost non-functional due to lack of electricity access, medical staff, funding, pharmacy, etc; thus locals are forced to travel to Jowhar/ Mogadishu to seek basic health services. it's one of the #healthdesert towns in Hirshaballle.
The town badly needs climate-resilient water infrastructure to ensure reliable, affordable, clean, and save water for residents and farmers.
The town has a unique ecosystem of huge agricultural and industrial development potential that could boost the economy and create jobs for unemployed youth in Somalia. Therefore, it's critical for the outgoing & next gov to prioritize its development and included it in NDP. End.
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