Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has officially launched the Centenary Vision 2060 (CV2060), a long-term national development plan aimed at transforming Somalia into a peaceful, inclusive, and middle-income country by the 100th anniversary of its independence in 2060.
CV2060 outlines strategic objectives in sustainable economic growth, human capital development, inclusive governance, and environmental sustainability, with the goal of positioning Somalia as a regional leader in trade, innovation, and social progress. The plan is built on three core principles: the promotion of core national values, the encouragement of local solutions, and unwavering commitment to national interests.
"This is a national roadmap for change and a guiding light for our transformational journey over the next 35 years,” declared the president during the launch ceremony of the roadmap on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Mogadishu. "Somalia must rise above the forces that have long held it back: conflict, insecurity, poverty, droughts, and floods,” he added.
"With its Centenary Vision 2060, the country is reclaiming its path, rewriting its history, and reinventing its future with collective determination. The Vision is a clear statement: Somalia will no longer be hindered by the weight of its past, but will commit...”
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