The Ministry of Planning & National Development of the Republic of Somaliland (MoPND) () () is a cabinet ministry of the Government of Somaliland. The ministry is responsible for appropriate plans and strategies for development capable of ensuring that the long-term goals of the country are achieved. Establish long-term, medium-term, and short-term plans encompassing all economic and social aspects of the Somaliland peopleâÂÂs life, through fostering community engagement.
In March 1992, the Minister of Planning and Reconstruction and the Minister of Health traveled to London and Paris on a diplomatic mission. During their visit, they briefed European authorities on the internal situation in Somaliland and sought international assistance for the country's national reconstruction efforts.
In January 2007, a consultative workshop held in Hargeisa led to the production of the Somaliland Reconstruction and Development Program (RDP) 2007âÂÂ2011, marking the country's first formal five-year development plan. To support the implementation of the RDP, the Ministry of Planning developed Somaliland's inaugural National Aid Coordination and Monitoring & Evaluation Policy, establishing a framework for the systematic oversight of international assistance and development projects.
In November 2010, the Non-Governmental Organization Act (Law No. 43/2010) was enacted, designating the Ministry of Planning as the official authority responsible for the regulation and registration of both domestic and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating within Somaliland.
In March 2012, the Government of Somaliland launched its first five-year National Development Plan (2012âÂÂ2016), aimed at transitioning the nation from post-conflict recovery to sustainable development. The plan, estimated to cost $1.19 billion, focused on five strategic pillars: economy, infrastructure, governance, social services, and environmental protection. By prioritizing poverty reduction and job creation, the initiative sought to foster a business-friendly environment to attract private sector investment and international development assistance.
In October 2013, the Statistics Act (Law No. 60/2013) was enacted, providing the Central Statistics Department (CSD) within the Ministry of Planning with the legal mandate as the sole authority for coordinating the National Statistical System, conducting national censuses, and collecting and analyzing official statistical data.
In July 2017, the Ministry of Planning and National Development officially launched the Second National Development Plan (NDP II) for the period 2017âÂÂ2021. The strategy was designed to implement the "Somaliland Vision 2030" and marked the first time the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were systematically integrated into Somaliland's national planning framework.
On 7 October 2020, the Ministry of Planning and National Development and the Ministry of Health Development officially launched the Somaliland Health and Demographic Survey (SLHDS) 2020. The report provided the first comprehensive data on maternal and child health, nutrition, and household characteristics in Somaliland.
In March 2023, the Third National Development Plan (NDP III), covering the period from 2023 to 2027 and hosted by the Ministry of Planning and National Development, was officially launched by the President. The plan prioritizes six strategic pillars: economic development, good governance, climate change, economic infrastructure, social development, and justice.
In April 2024, the Ministry of Planning and National Development initiated legal consultancy services for the review and amendment of the 2010 NGO Act (Law No. 43/2010). This process was aimed at addressing legislative gaps and deficiencies that had emerged in the decade since the law's original enactment.
In January 2025, the Minister of Planning and National Development and the Deputy Head of the British Office in Hargeisa held a meeting to conduct specific discussions on doubling the scale of ongoing development projects in Somaliland and further strengthening cooperation between the two nations.