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1/12 📢 BREAKING: The #Puntland Government of #Somalia has issued a comprehensive proposal on solutions to the challenges of the state-building process in the country. thesomalidigest.com/puntland-gover…

2/12 #Puntland has raised concerns over the Federal Government's lack of political will & systematic delays in reaching negotiated political settlements, and now opts for bilateral negotiations. #SomaliPolitics

3/12 The proposal outlines ten key challenges facing the state-building process, and offers potential solutions to each. Here's a breakdown: #SomaliaStateBuilding

4/12 Firstly, Reviewing & Finalizing the Provisional Federal Constitution: Puntland recommends harmonizing the Federal & Puntland Constitutions and finalizing the Provisional Constitution through a public referendum. #SomaliConstitution

5/12 Secondly, Power-sharing formula: Puntland suggests an agreement on the division of powers at the federal and state levels. Powers not expressly assigned to the Federal Government should fall under the jurisdictions of the FMS. #FederalSomalia

6/12 Thirdly, Distribution of Resources & International Aid: Puntland insists on its right to exploit its natural resources and calls for direct engagement between international donors and Puntland. #ResourceAllocation

7/12 Fourthly, Fiscal Policy: Each member state of the Federal Government should be responsible for the development, management, and utilization of economic infrastructures and revenue collection. #FiscalPolicy

8/12 Fifthly, Issue of North West Regions of Somalia (Somaliland): Puntland welcomes dialogue to address the concerns of the people and the administration of the North West Regions. #Somaliland

9/12 Sixthly, Status of Capital City of Somalia: Puntland suggests reaching a consensus agreement on the status of Somalia's capital city. #Mogadishu

10/12 Seventhly, Federal Gov Regulations: Puntland will not recognize or implement regulations passed by the Federal Government agencies until renegotiated and agreed upon. #RegulatoryGovernance

11/12 8th: Democratic Elections: Puntland emphasizes its right to conduct its elections. 9th: National Security Forces: Puntland proposes a review of the 2017 National Security Architecture Agreement. 10th: Conflict in Laascaanood: Puntland condemns Somaliland's recent actions.

2/12 The proposal signals a significant step in Somalia's state-building process. The success hinges on the Federal Government's willingness to engage and action the outlined recommendations. Watch this space for further updates. thesomalidigest.com/puntland-gover…