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Signing of Cooperation Agreement (MoU) Between SMPA and Italy’s SNA

Saxiixa Heshiiska Iskaashiga (MoU) ee u dhexeeya SMPA iyo SNA Talyaaniga

Signing of Cooperation Agreement (MoU) Between SMPA and Italy’s SNA

Mogadishu, Somalia – 15 April 2026: A ceremony was formally held today at the School of Management and Public Administration (SMPA), located in the Science and Technology Park of Somali National University (SNU), to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the SMPA of the Federal Republic of Somalia and the National School of Administration (SNA) of the Italian Republic.

The high-level ceremony was attended by various distinguished guests, including:

The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

The Ambassador of the Italian Republic to Somalia

The Rector of SNU

The Permanent Secretary of the Office of the Prime Minister

The cooperation agreement is founded on strengthening the capacity of public institutions and advancing good governance, drawing on international expertise and effective cooperation.

The main objectives of this cooperation include:

Capacity Building: developing the skills of civil servants and improving administrative procedures

Public Policy Research: supporting effective research that guides decision-making

Digital Governance: developing government services based on modern technology

Academic Exchange: exchanges of students, lecturers and experts

The officials who spoke at the ceremony highlighted the importance of the agreement for strengthening relations between Somalia and Italy, particularly in education, research and public administration.

The MoU marks an important step towards developing government institutions, building knowledge and establishing an efficient system of administration in line with international standards.

English translation of the original published on snu.edu.so in Somali (Af-Soomaali).

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