UNPOS
United Nations Political Office for Somalia

Closure of UNPOS

The United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS), established on 15 April 1995, supported the Federal Government’s peace and reconciliation efforts. Its mandate ended on 3 June 2013, with its responsibilities transferred to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).

United Nations Settlements Programme

United Nations Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) in Somalia deals with governance issues including legal and institutional reforms, strengthening municipal governance and of civil society.

UN-HABITAT also engages in urban management, implementation of local projects such as markets, slaughterhouses and rehabilitation of roads and buildings. Upgrading of shelters is also a core mandate of UN-HABITAT in Somalia.

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