Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — [Insert exact date, e.g., August 2025]
A high-level delegation from the Federal Government of Somalia and its Federal Member States participated in an important capacity-building workshop in Malaysia focused on public service reform and performance-based employee development. The workshop was led by Mr. Abdirizaq Ibrahim, the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia.
Focus of the Workshop
The training workshop centered on the reform and modernization of public service delivery and examined the role of Malaysia’s National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) in strengthening institutional performance through strategic training and advanced leadership development programs.
Participants discussed best practices for building a competency-based performance system aimed at improving efficiency, accountability, and the quality of public service delivery. The workshop provided a platform for delegates to share insights and experiences on institutional capacity-building, effective governance, and sustainable administrative reforms.
Exchange of Experience with Malaysian Institutions
During their stay, the Somali delegation held a productive meeting with senior officials from the Public Service Department (JPA) under the Prime Minister’s Office of Malaysia. The discussions focused on Malaysia’s long-standing experience in public sector transformation and the mechanisms used to enhance service quality, employee performance, and institutional accountability.
The exchange underscored the importance of adopting evidence-based approaches and continuous learning models to improve public service institutions in Somalia. It also paved the way for future collaboration between Somalia and Malaysia in governance training, leadership development, and institutional reform.
Support from the Somali Embassy in Malaysia
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Malaysia, led by H.E. Ambassador Ali Mohamed Abukar (Ali Wolf), played an active role in facilitating and supporting the workshop. The Ambassador commended the participants for their commitment to advancing Somalia’s reform agenda and emphasized the Embassy’s readiness to assist in fostering partnerships that enhance governance and capacity building.
In his remarks at the closing ceremony, Ambassador Ali highlighted the importance of investing in human capital as the foundation for sustainable development. He expressed confidence that the skills and knowledge gained from the workshop would contribute meaningfully to the ongoing reform efforts within Somalia’s public administration system.
A Step Toward Sustainable Governance
The workshop concluded successfully, marking another significant step in Somalia’s journey toward effective, accountable, and citizen-centered governance. With the collaboration of strategic partners like Malaysia, Somalia continues to build the institutional capacity needed to deliver quality public services and promote national development.