Strengthening Somalia's blue economy through sustainable fisheries development, community empowerment, and inclusive growth.
A six-year investment transforming Somalia's coastal fisheries sector through sustainable development, community empowerment, and economic growth.
Our story began with the official launch of the Somali Sustainable Fisheries Development Project (BADMAAL).
Implementation across twelve strategic coastal locations throughout Somalia.
Project implementation spans five Federal Member States and the Banadir Regional Administration.
Supporting fishing communities, youth, women, and coastal households.
A sustainable fisheries sector with stronger livelihoods, institutions, and resilient coastal communities.
Explore the twelve strategic coastal locations where BADMAAL works with communities and authorities to strengthen sustainable fisheries and local livelihoods.
The following indicators reflect the progress and performance of the BADMAAL Project.
Development of climate-informed fisheries management plans to ensure sustainability.
Regular meetings to strengthen coordination and fisheries governance.
Increasing women's participation in decision-making for a more inclusive sector.
Increasing direct project beneficiaries, especially women and youth.
Reducing food loss in fish value chains to improve livelihoods.
The Sixth Fisheries Management and Development Council (FMDC-6) marked a decisive step forward ...
In Mogadishu, concluded Somali Fisheries Week, held 25th - 26th August 2025, under the theme&nb...
The Somali Sustainable Fisheries Development Project (SSFD–BADMAAL), financed by the Wor...
From 9–13 June 2025, world leaders, policymakers, scientists, civil society, and privat...
Badmaal Project Coordinator Mr. Abdullahi Abdi Addow, together with sector specialists—including M...
The Fifth Meeting of the Fisheries Management and Development Council (FMDC) was successfully conven...
