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Mogadishu, Somalia, November 25, 2025 – On Monday, Somalia’s Finance Minister, Bihi Iman Igeh, formally initiated a $105 million initiative designed to bolster the nation’s economy, encourage private enterprise development, and generate employment opportunities.

The initiative, called Somalia Productive, Resilient, and Inclusive Growth (SPRING), began on August 6, 2025, with the aim of addressing long-standing economic issues through the improvement of local businesses, strengthening the financial system, and expanding financial access for companies throughout the nation.

The SPRING initiative is managed by the Ministry of Finance via its Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and includes cooperation with major national organizations, such as the Central Bank of Somalia, which is responsible for financial sector reforms; the Financial Reporting Center (FRC), which enhances efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing; the Gargaara Program, which provides funding support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs); the National Identification Registration Agency (NIRA), which oversees the digital national ID system; and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, which is streamlining business registration procedures.

Minister Igeh emphasized that Somalia’s economic development relies on establishing a supportive atmosphere for business expansion, robust financial systems, and providing access to resources for entrepreneurs and creators.

The SPRING initiative seeks to assist these objectives by implementing changes and offering services aimed at creating a robust, open, and equitable economic future for every Somali.

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