Source: World Health Organisation
The evaluation praised timely early warnings and life-saving interventions, yet highlighted critical weaknesses in accountability, inclusion, and sectoral balance—particularly in WASH services. Protection efforts and outreach to marginalized communities showed progress, but gender and disability inclusion were largely overlooked. The response also revealed unintended consequences, such as aid-linked displacement and increased aid diversion risks.
Coordination mechanisms enabled innovation but were hampered by complexity, limited follow-up, and underuse of strategic foresight. The evaluation calls for better data, simplified coordination structures, and stronger accountability to affected communities. As Somalia continues to face overlapping crises, the lessons from this evaluation offer vital insights for shaping more effective, inclusive, and resilient humanitarian responses—both in Somalia and across future global emergencies.
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