Ministry of Local Governments (Somaliland)

Republic of Somaliland
Ministry of Local Governments and Urban Development
Wasaaradda Dawladaha Hoose iyo Horumarinta Magaalooyinka; MLGUD
	Coat of arms of Somaliland
Ministry overview
Formed
Jurisdiction	Somaliland
Headquarters	Maroodi Jeex, Hargeisa
Minister responsible	Minister;
Website	https://mlgud.govsomaliland.org/
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Formed

JurisdictionSomaliland

HeadquartersMaroodi Jeex, Hargeisa

Minister responsible

Minister

The Ministry of Local Governments and Urban Development (MLGUD) of Somaliland is the government authority mandated to formulate and implement policies, legal frameworks, and strategic plans for local governance and urban development. Its primary responsibilities include strengthening decentralization, empowering local districts, and overseeing urban infrastructure projects to ensure sustainable growth and the effective delivery of public services. The ministry coordinates various departments—such as District Development and Urban Development—and manages key initiatives like the Bulsho Project to promote community engagement, environmental sustainability, and disaster risk management, with the ultimate goal of building inclusive, safe, and resilient urban centers throughout the country.^[1]

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v t e Somaliland government ministries and agencies
Ministries	Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Civil Aviation Ministry of Defence Ministry of Education and Science Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs Ministry of Energy and Minerals Ministry of Environment Ministry of Finance Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Health Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Ministry of Information and National Guidance Ministry of Interior Ministry of Investment Ministry of Justice Ministry of Labour Ministry of Local Governments Ministry of Parliamentary Relations and Constitutional Affairs Ministry of Planning Ministry of Presidency Ministry of Public Works Ministry of Trade Ministry of Transportation Ministry of Water Resources Ministry of Youth and Sports
Agencies	Bank of Somaliland National Electoral Commission Good Governance and Anti-Corruption Commission National Displacement and Refugee Agency Somaliland Civil Aviation and Airports Authority Somaliland Quality Control Commission Civil Service Commission Somaliland Ports Authority Somaliland Road Authority State Printing Agency
Military and intelligence	Somaliland Armed Forces National Intelligence Agency
Law enforcement and prison	Somaliland Police Force Somaliland Custodial Corps

Ministry of Local Governments (Somaliland)

Ministers

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