The Ministry of Local Governments and Urban Development (MLGUD) of Somaliland is the government authority mandated to formulate and implement policies, legal frameworks, and strategic plans for local governance and urban development. Its primary responsibilities include strengthening decentralization, empowering local districts, and overseeing urban infrastructure projects to ensure sustainable growth and the effective delivery of public services. The ministry coordinates various departments—such as District Development and Urban Development—and manages key initiatives like the Bulsho Project to promote community engagement, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk management, with the ultimate goal of building inclusive, safe, and resilient urban centers throughout the country.
History In February 2022, the Ministry of Environment and Rural Development was split into the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and the Ministry of Rural Development by presidential decree.
On 8 January 2025, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, who assumed office in December 2024, established the Ministry of Local Governments and Urban Development to strengthen decentralization and enable citizens to access government services within their localities. This ministry has also taken on responsibility for rural development.
Ministers Image Minister Term start Term end Hassan Ahmed DualeXasan Axmed Ducaale December 2024 Incumbent
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