FIRST SOMALI NATIONAL ID CONFERENCE (SNIDC)

16 Sept 2023, 08:00 → 17 Sept 2023, 16:30 Africa/Mogadishu

Hanger, Halane Compound

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Saturday, 16 September

08:00 → 09:00 Arrival at the Conference Hall Registrations

09:00 → 09:30 Welcoming Remarks and Presentation about NIRA

09:30 → 10:05 Opening Ceremony

• Recital of the holy Qur’an - Sheikh Bashiir Salaad
• Welcoming Remarks and Presentation about NIRA | Abdiwali Ali Abdulle – NIRA Director General
• Statement by Pakistan Representative | Pakistan Representative
• Statement by World Bank Group | Kristina Svensson - World Bank Country Manager
• Statement by UN Special Representative of the Secretary General | Catriona Laing
• Statement by the International Partners Remarks
• Statement by the FMS Ministers of Interior Representative | FMS Ministers of Interior
• Statement by the Mayor of Mogadishu | H.E. Yusuf Hussein Jim’ale
• Keynote Speech by the Minister of Education, Culture, and Higher Education - H.E. Farah Sheikh Abdikadir ("National ID as a Social Good")
• Statement by the Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation | H.E Ahmed Moallim Fiqi
• Statement by the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia | H.E. Hamze Abdi Barre

10:05 → 10:15 H.E Hamza Abdi Barre

Statement by the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia

10:15 → 10:45 Tea-break and networking

10:45 → 12:15 Session 1: The National ID as a Social Good

The National ID system serves as a significant social good with numerous benefits for individuals and the society as a whole. It provides a secure and reliable means of identification, enabling citizens to access various services and exercise their rights.

Keynote Speaker:
H.E. Yusuf Mohamed Adan – State Minister of Labor and Social Affairs

Moderator: Abdirahman Ahmed Farah, Local Government Advisor

Panelists:

1. Hon Nadra Saleh Abdi – Chairperson of Social Affairs Subcommittee, FGS
   World Bank representative
2. Abdirizak H Hassan, Senior Technical Advisor , Ministry of Health and Human Services
3. Mr. Masood Ahmadi – Programme Manager, IOM
4. World Bank Representative

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12:15 → 13:45 Prayer and Lunch

13:45 → 15:15 Session 2: Legal and Regulatory Foundations for the Somali National ID

With a primary focus on the legal and regulatory aspects, the platform aims to address key questions related to digital identity. Through roundtable panel discussions, the forum will foster comprehensive conversations to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with legal identity.

Keynote Speaker:
H.E. Ahmed Hassan– Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

Moderator: Avv. Mohamed Hassan Musse - Legal Advisor to the Office of National Security, Office of the President
Panelists:
1. Shirwa Jama- Country Director, IDLO
2. Senator Deka Hassan Hussein - Chairperson of Internal affairs, Reconciliation, Federalism and Relations of Federal Member States Committee (Upper House)
3. Dr. Afyare Elmi – Executive Director, Heritage Institute
4. Abdikani Weheliye – Director of Civil Registration, MoIFAR

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15:15 → 15:45 Tea-break and networking

15:45 → 17:15 Session 3: The National ID as a Driver of Digital Transformation and Innovation

The National ID system plays a pivotal role as a catalyst for digital transformation and innovation. It provides individuals with a secure and unique digital identity, enabling the integration of advanced technologies and digital solutions across multiple sectors. Serving as a foundational element for e-government initiatives, the National ID system facilitates streamlined online services, efficient data management, and enhanced interactions between citizens and the government.

Keynote speaker:
H.E. Ahmed Dirie – State Minister of Communication and Technology
Moderator: Dr. Abdiwahab Elmi – Managing Director, Bravo Group
Panel Discussion
1.Mr. Usman Cheema
Director General - Technology & Development NADRA
2.H.E. Ali Bal’ad – State Minister of Foreign Affairs
3.Eng. Abdullahi Bihi Hussein – Deputy Director General, NIRA
4.Telecommunication sector/NCA

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Sunday, 17 September

09:00 → 10:30 Session 4: Role of the National ID in promoting stabilization and Statebuilding

The National ID system is instrumental in promoting stabilization and statebuilding efforts. It serves as a crucial tool for establishing and strengthening the foundations of governance, stability, and legitimacy within a nation. By providing a reliable and verifiable means of identification for citizens, the National ID system enhances the state's capacity to deliver essential services, maintain law and order, and foster social cohesion.

Keynote speaker:

H.E. Fardowso Osman Egal – Minister of Transport & Civil Aviation
Mr. Ahmed Said Mohamed – General Director, IND

Moderator: Idil Ibrahim – Stabilization Advisor, OPM

Panel Discussion

1.Aydarus Ma'allim Hassan - Director General, MoIFAR
2. Ramadan Haji Elmi - Stabilization Advisor, MoIFAR
3. Amjad Bhatti - Technical Specialist, UNDP
4. Iftikhar Ahmed – NRA Programme Coordinator/Advisor – UNSOM

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10:30 → 10:50 Tea-break and networking

11:00 → 12:30 Session 5: National ID as an enabler of financial inclusion and Access to services

By providing individuals with a unique and verifiable identity, the National ID system unlocks opportunities for individuals to participate in the formal financial sector. It enables easier access to banking services, credit facilities, and insurance, empowering individuals to manage their finances effectively and mitigate risks. In light of the upcoming Mutual Evaluation to assess our country’s measures to combat money-laundering and financial terrorism, our banking and finance sector also faces challenges that inhibit its growth and put its future at risk. The discussions around these issues will be examined from different perspectives by the panelists.

Keynote speaker:
H.E. Abdiqafar Elmi Hange - Deputy Minister of Finance, FGS

Moderator: Dr. Uwais Abdullahi Ali - Senior Researcher for Economics and Social Policy, Heritage
Panelists:
1.Mohamed Abdi Mohamed General Manager – Central Bank of Somalia
2.Suleiman Abdi Dualeh - CEO of Gargaara
3.Yasin M. Ibar – CEO Somali Bankers Association (SBA)
4.Abukar Osman – SCALED-UP PIU Coordinator
Jibril Adan Mohamed - Somali Remittances Associstion, SRA Board Member

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12:30 → 14:00 Lunch Break and Prayers

14:00 → 16:00 Somalia National ID Launch Ceremony

Recitation of the Holy Quran

Opening remarks, Director General

Statement by the UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Lionel Laurens

Congratulatory remarks by the Government of Pakistan Representative, H. E. Sarfraz Bugti, Minister of Interior, Pakistan

Speech of the Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, H. E. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi

The National Anthem of the Federal Republic of Somalia,

Launch of the National ID Ceremony, Ribbon Cutting by H. E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia

Enrolment and Issuance of the National ID Number to selected dignitaries of the Federal Republic of Somalia

Speech of H. E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia on the Launch of the 1st Legal Digital National ID System

16:00 → 16:30 Closing Ceremony