Dams, Water and Drainage Infrastructure Thread

[Lordilord]

There will be even more development there as Somaliland develops its economy and strengthens its ties with foreign countries in the international community that have the same interests.

Somali government will never do as much as Somaliland is doing for them. We are heading in the right direction, they might cry now. But when Somaliland increase development in those areas and improve infrastructure, create jobs etc, they will stop crying. Somaliland is just getting started, more has happened in these couple of years than in 20 years and there will be even more to come.

 

[Gambar]

There will be even more development there as Somaliland develops its economy and strengthens its ties with foreign countries in the international community that have the same interests.

Puntland or the Somali government will never do as much as Somaliland is doing for them. We are heading in the right direction, they might cry now. But when Somaliland increase development in those areas and improve infrastructure, create jobs etc, they will stop crying. Somaliland is just getting started, more has happened in these couple of years than in 20 years and there will be even more to come.

There's no need to mention Puntland.

 

[Lordilord]

There's no need to mention Puntland.

I like Puntland, I didn't mean it as an insult. Because of political interests in those areas(Sool, Sanaag) Somaliland is bound to spend more money on those areas than Puntland to get in favor with the people.

 

[Gambar]

I like Puntland, I didn't mean it as an insult. Because of political interests in those areas(Sool, Sanaag) Somaliland is bound to spend more money on those areas than Puntland to get in favor with the people.

Yeah but if you are talking about development, you shoot yourself in the foot when you mention Puntland/Somalia. Somaliland should speak for itself, no need for comparisons.

 

[Lordilord]

Yeah but if you are talking about development, you shoot yourself in the foot when you mention Puntland/Somalia. Somaliland should speak for itself, no need for comparisons.

I guess that is true, I didn't really have to mention Puntland but I felt it was relevant as Somaliland and Puntland are competing to gain control of those areas.

I edited it out, I think Somali government is enough to make my point. xD

 

[oday1kenobi]

Fixed

I agree with the sentiments about the SDF in general; but SDF aside, I think the water projects listed makes sense and are realistic.

See, places like Fiqifuliye and Gargoorey are mere villages so it wouldn't make sense to develop an in-depth water supply system (a few boreholes are enough), whilst Laascanood and Borama (outside Mj & Td regions) which are both large towns/cities are getting more development in their water supply systems.

Moreover, Berbera/Saahil is going to grow rapidly in the upcoming years (for obvious reasons) and it needs major development in its water supply (much of Berbera's water still comes from an Khedive/Egyptian aquaduct built in the 19th century).

 

[felloff]

Nice. #calanyahowhadhicin

gamabaro nigis kaga dici

 

[oday1kenobi]

A new type of grass introduced to agro-pastoralists in Somaliland is showing signs of success as a way of keeping livestock fed under drought conditions.

The grass seeds, imported from Colombia, are resilient to hot climates and require little water to grow. Seeds were given to 35 families to grow over a two-year period in Arabsiyo, Huluk, Agasmaha, Gal-dawo, El-baxay and Lafta-tiin villages in Gabiley, 45 km west of Hargeisa.

According to scientists from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), the Kenya-based research institute leading the project, the grass is more nutritious for livestock than other local vegetation and reduces the costs to herders of providing livestock feed when drought occurs.

“This type of grass, called Brachiaria, thrives in hot, dry areas. It is different from local types and it can grow in a week or two. It has other benefits as well as it does not need much water and it can withstand drought. We have introduced it hoping it can bring resilience among the people,” said Dr Mohamed Hassan Mohamud, ICIPE project director.

Abdikadir Aw-Mohamud Ahmed planted the new grass to try to keep the remainder of his herd alive. Only eight of his cows survived the drought but he said they are now thriving.

“Since I planted the grass the cows are getting healthier and stronger, three of them are pregnant and I can get up to five litres of milk a day. This is all because of the constant pasture the livestock have got now,” Abdikadir said

Farhan Ibrahim Yusuf, another agro-pastoralist, told Radio Ergo’s local reporter that he spent $400 feeding his livestock last year and could not afford it again. The new grass has saved him a lot of money.

“The cows are producing abundant milk, whenever they eat they become full in no time. They don’t need much now and the grass doesn’t need a lot of labour, it grows as soon as you plant it,” he said.

Families can access the grass seeds free of charge from the Ministry of Livestock in Somaliland. Word is spreading to other regions.

Dr Mohamed said the preliminary stage of testing the grass has been successful.

“We have seen the benefits of the grass and it is doing well in the country. It has saved livestock and it is cheap. We want to spread it to rest of the country based on the success of this phase,” he said.

https://www.radioergo.org/2017/11/1...-for-livestock-herders-in-somaliland/?lang=en

 

[oday1kenobi]

After successive droughts in the region, it may be wise for the Govt to start diversifying the economy away from livestock production to, say, light industry and assembly (obvs a cheap energy supply is required first), especially with the upcoming upgrade/free zone in Berbera. However, in the meantime, supporting pastoralists with this drought-resistant grass feed appears to be doing wonders.

Would be interesting to see further trials outside of the watered Gabiley region into more drier regions.

 

[oday1kenobi]

Brachiaria grass (random pic on Google):

 

[merka]

Great initiative

 

[Bohol]

It is too late now with 80% of the livestock gone. They should have thought about it years and years ago before the drought.

 

[Descendent-Of-Fiqi]

After successive droughts in the region, it may be wise for the Govt to start diversifying the economy away from livestock production to, say, light industry and assembly (obvs a cheap energy supply is required first), especially with the upcoming upgrade/free zone in Berbera. However, in the meantime, supporting pastoralists with this drought-resistant grass feed appears to be doing wonders.

Would be interesting to see further trials outside of the watered Gabiley region into more drier regions.

If the western world cant afford to compete with China in the production of cheap goods what makes you think Somaliland can? I'm not trying to be negative but lets be realistic.

Perhaps they can invest in local infrastructure projects and hire and train locals?

 

[oday1kenobi]

If the western world cant afford to compete with China in the production of cheap goods what makes you think Somaliland can? I'm not trying to be negative but lets be realistic.

Perhaps they can invest in local infrastructure projects and hire and train locals?

Didn't you get the memo? Africa is seen as the next big jump for manufacturing (after China & India), with landlocked Ethiopia regularly touted as 'Africa's next leading manufacturing hub'.

I'm no expert (lol), but I'd say low wages (already foreseeable in SL/Somalia) and cheap energy can make us rather competitive (just like Ethiopia).

Obviously you can't beat China's economy of scale based production tactics, however, there is still space for homegrown manufacturing as seen in other African nations.

 

[Descendent-Of-Fiqi]

Didn't you get the memo? Africa is seen as the next jump for manufacturing (after China & India), with landlocked Ethiopia regularly touted as 'Africa's next leading manufacturing hub'.

I'm no expert (lol obviously), but I'd say low wages (already foreseeable in SL/Somalia) and cheap energy can make us rather competitive (just like Ethiopia).

The Hawassa industrial park in Ethiopia was constructed due to foreign investment, our leaders need to make the country more attractive for investment if they want to compete with other African countries. All we need is a small scale example at first, maybe some Somalis could open small scale textile workshops. Its possible.

 

[Near]

Three cities have benefited so far from the investment. This will hopefully help those locals who suffered from the recent droughts.

Gabiley, Maroodi Jeex

Tog-Wajaale, Maroodi Jeex

Borama, Awdal

Guul iyo gobanimo Somaliland!

 

[DRACO]

Good project .
Mashallah somaliland .

 

[one]

Mashallah

Why only women & children, though?

 

[CangeeroBear]

Less people suffering from droughts , alhamdulilah.

 

[King Habar Awal]

wonderfull good to see