Document Type: Auditing Document Report No.: AUD0016738 Document Date: SEP 11, 2018

Author: Yan Wang Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Implementation Status and Results Report Report No.: ISR33456 Document Date: SEP 07, 2018

Author: Hanbal,Hazem Ibrahim Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Implementation Status and Results Report Report No.: ISR33779 Document Date: AUG 29, 2018

Author: Chhetri,Purna Bahadur Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Procurement Plan Report No.: STEP12099 Document Date: AUG 23, 2018

Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Procurement Plan Report No.: STEP11785 Document Date: AUG 13, 2018

Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Auditing Document Report No.: AUD0015547 Document Date: AUG 05, 2018

Author: Chu,Oanh Thi Kim Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Procurement Plan Report No.: STEP11516 Document Date: AUG 02, 2018

Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Somalia’s economy grew by 2.3 percent in 2017. The economy remains vulnerable to recurrent shocks. Between 2013 and 2017, real annual GDP growth averaged 2.5 percent. ... See More + Growth occurred despite adverse weather conditions that severely reduced agricultural output in late 2016 and early 2017. For Somalia to enhance and sustain economic growth and escape chronic poverty, it must increase its resilience to shocks. Growth recovery is set to continue beyond 2018, lifted by gains from ongoing reforms as well as improved security. Rising domestic demand, remittances, and donor inflows and consolidation of peace and security are expected to drive growth in 2019–20. Achieving higher growth will require acceleration of structural reforms, particularly in three areas: fiscal policy and public financial management, provision of basic services (to promote human development and inclusion), and improved resilience to weather shocks particularly in the agriculture sector. Mobile money is an essential part of Somalia’s economic ecosystem. Almost three-quarters of the population aged 16 and above use mobile money on a regular basis. It is now the main transaction instrument used by both individuals and businesses across the country: presenting an opportunity to increase access to finance, spur inclusive growth, and promote resilient communities. However, with increasing dependence on mobile money as a medium of exchange comes increased vulnerabilities.  See Less -

Document Type: Working Paper (Numbered Series) Report No.: 129780 Document Date: AUG 01, 2018

Author: Randa,John; Musuku,Thilasoni Benjamin Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Procurement Plan Report No.: STEP11422 Document Date: JUL 31, 2018

Author: Ndabatinye,Pancrace Disclosure Status: Disclosed

Document Type: Procurement Plan Report No.: STEP11350 Document Date: JUL 27, 2018

Author: Thomas,Reginald Disclosure Status: Disclosed