About Us

Building. Restoring. Transforming.

Who we are

Rebuilding Jubaland, Strengthening Communities

The Ministry of Public Works, Reconstruction, and Housing – Jubaland State of Somalia is responsible for the planning, development, and maintenance of critical infrastructure across the state. The ministry leads efforts in urban planning, housing development, road construction, and public facility rehabilitation to enhance economic productivity and social well-being. A structured approach to infrastructure development ensures the implementation of modern engineering solutions that align with environmental sustainability and urban resilience.

Strategic investments in public works, reconstruction initiatives, and housing programs facilitate economic growth while addressing the evolving needs of a rapidly expanding population. Technical standards and regulatory frameworks govern all construction and rehabilitation projects, ensuring compliance with national and international best practices. A collaborative engagement model integrates input from stakeholders, development partners, and local communities to achieve sustainable and equitable development.

Infrastructure projects undertaken by the ministry prioritize connectivity, durability, and accessibility, fostering an integrated transport network and reliable public utilities. Housing programs focus on affordability, safety, and climate-resilient designs to accommodate diverse socio-economic groups. Reconstruction efforts emphasize the restoration of essential public infrastructure, including roads, bridges, government buildings, and social amenities, reinforcing long-term stability and development across Jubaland.

our future & mandate

Our Vision & Mission

Our vision and mission guide us in fostering economic growth, social development, and long-term stability through strategic infrastructure and housing initiatives. A strong focus on urban planning, reconstruction, and transport networks allows us to create a well-connected, safe, and sustainable environment that meets the needs of all communities.

Vision

Create state infrastructure that enhances the employment, increases food security, builds up resilience to climate change and variability, respect Somali cultural heritages and is environmentally and economically sustainable.

Mission

Lead and promote rehabilitation of public infrastructure and execute or promote public works of the JSS in an effective and efficient way, and where necessary regulate the related operations of private entities and individuals and in collaboration with other infrastructure ministries.

What is important to us

Our Core Values

Our core values define the principles that guide our approach to infrastructure development, housing, and reconstruction, ensuring that all initiatives align with the highest standards of efficiency, sustainability, and accountability. A commitment to integrity, innovation, excellence, and inclusivity shapes every project, policy, and partnership, fostering long-term resilience and equitable growth. Through these values, we strive to create well-planned, durable, and future-ready infrastructure that enhances economic development and improves the quality of life for all communities.

Integrity & Accountability

We uphold the highest ethical standards in infrastructure planning, development, and governance, ensuring transparency and accountability in all projects and regulatory processes.

Sustainability & Innovation

We implement environmentally responsible and forward-thinking solutions, integrating modern engineering practices to promote long-term resilience in public infrastructure and housing.

Efficiency & Excellence

We strive for precision, quality, and cost-effectiveness in service delivery, ensuring that infrastructure projects meet industry standards while optimizing resources.

what we aim to achieve

Our Objectives

Our objectives focus on revitalizing and maintaining Somalia’s essential infrastructure—roads, buildings, ports, and aviation—to foster stability and sustainable socio-economic growth. We are strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks to ensure effective planning and delivery of infrastructure and related social services. Institutional and technical capacities across all sub-sectors are being enhanced to support efficient implementation, operation, and monitoring. Prioritizing mobility and regional connectivity, we emphasize the rehabilitation and maintenance of transport networks. Additionally, we are expanding access to affordable housing for IDPs, returnees, the urban poor, and vulnerable populations to promote inclusive development.

# 1

Revitalize, operate and maintain essential road, building, ports and aviation infrastructure and services to improve stability and set foundations for social, economic and sustainable development.

# 2

Strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks at the Ministry to guide, plan and implement infrastructure development and related social service provision;

# 3

Strengthen institutional and technical capacities of different infrastructure sub-sectors to be able to plan, implement, operate, maintain and monitor sector specific infrastructure development;

# 4

Improve mobility and connectivity throughout Somalia and to the neighbouring region with a strong focus on rehabilitation and maintenance of existing transport infrastructure;

# 5

Increase access to adequate and affordable housing in particular for IDPs, returnees, the urban poor and other persons in vulnerable situations