Somali 2nd National ID Conference/ Shirwaynaha 2aad ee Aqoonsiga Qaranka Soomaaliyeed

24 Nov 2025, 08:00 → 25 Nov 2025, 16:00 Africa/Mogadishu

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The 2nd Somali National ID Conference (SNIDC) represents a defining moment in Somalia’s journey toward inclusive and sustainable digital governance. It will bring together diverse stakeholders to reflect, learn, and collaborate on the role of digital identity in national transformation.

Under the leadership of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), the conference will serve as a platform to exchange insights, forge partnerships, and co-create a roadmap for a trusted and citizen-centered identity ecosystem.

Together, we can transform identity into impact — making the Somali National ID a cornerstone for good governance, economic empowerment, and social inclusion, while building the foundation for a resilient and innovative digital Somalia.

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Monday 24 November

08:00 → 08:30 Arrival, Registration and Morning Coffee

Participants arrive, complete registration formalities, and enjoy a welcoming morning coffee while networking before the official start of the agenda.

09:00 → 09:15 Opening Ceremony: Qur’an Recitation & National Anthem

TBD

09:15 → 09:30 Welcome Remarks - Highlights on NIRA’s key progress, achievements, and conference objectives

Mr. Abdiwali Ali Abdulle, Director General, NIRA

09:30 → 09:45 Keynote 1: Digital ID as a Driver of National Transformation- Global best practices and lessons learned

Dr. Joseph Atick, Executive Chairman, ID4Africa

09:45 → 10:00 Keynote 2: Economic Empowerment & Financial Inclusion through Digital ID- Practical use cases in digital finance and service delivery

Mr. Hideki Matsunaga, World Bank Country Manager

10:00 → 10:15 Special Address: Pakistan’s Role in Somalia’s ID Journey-- Technological support and cross-country collaboration

by Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar, Chairman, NADRA (Pakistan)

10:30 → 10:40 Remarks: European Union (EU)- EU support for Somalia’s digital transformation

EU Representative

10:40 → 10:50 Remarks: African Union (AU)- Regional alignment and collaboration

Rahmon Adebayo, Special Representative, AU

10:50 → 11:00 Keynote Remarks: United Nations Representatives- Global perspectives on digital identity for development

Mr. James Swan, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia

11:00 → 11:15 Statement: Ministry of Interior and Federal Affairs- Policy leadership in national ID and governance

H.E. Ali Yusuf Ali, Minister of Interior

11:15 → 12:00 Launch of NIRA Products & Presidential Keynote Address- H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia

1. Hubiye Biometric System, eAqoonsi Digital App, NIRA Wallet.
2. Somalia’s commitment to a trusted and inclusive National ID system

12:00 → 13:30 Lunch Break (with a Parallel Working Lunch)- Chair: Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) Participants: World Bank, UN Agencies, Embassies, Development Partners

Working Lunch: Building Somalia’s Digital ID Infrastructure – NIRA HQ and FMS Offices

13:30 → 14:30 Panel 1: Digital ID as an Enabler of Service Delivery- Practical use cases – government and private sector services

Panellists: Representatives from Ministry of Education, Accountant General, Ministry of Commerce, World Bank, NIRA Moderator: TBD

14:30 → 15:00 Presentation: National ID Registration Pilot Study in Somalia - World Bank Representative

Public perceptions of ID systems across FMS and BRA

15:00 → 16:00 Panel 2: Digital ID as a Single Source of Truth – Enhancing Aid Efficiency and Fair Resource Distribution - Panellists: MoLSA, NCRI, SoDMA, UNHCR, WFP Moderator: Fadumo Mohamed

How a unified National ID system eliminates duplication across humanitarian and social protection programs, ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusion in aid delivery

16:00 → 16:30 Research Presentation: e-Government and Institutional Authority in Fragile States - Case study on digital identification systems in Somalia

Dr. Abdinassir Sagar, PhD Fellow at Maastricht University

17:00 → 17:30 Prayer, Refreshments & Networking

ALL

Tuesday 25 November

08:00 → 09:00 Arrival, Registration and Morning Coffee

09:00 → 09:45 Presentation: Communicating Identity – Building Public Trust in NIRA - Showcasing NIRA’s communication strategies, social media metrics, and outreach initiatives

Representative from NIRA

09:45 → 10:00 Morning Coffee Break

10:00 → 11:00 Panel 3: Digital ID and e-KYC – Unlocking Financial Compliance and Inclusion - Enabling digital finance, compliance, and innovation through identity systems

Panellists: CBS, Somali Bankers Association, Microfinance Companies, Remittance Firms, Somali Exchange
Moderator: TBD

11:00 → 12:00 Panel 4: Digital Public Infrastructure - Trust frameworks, interoperability, data exchange and service integration

Panellists: NCA, DPA, SPS, UNDP
Moderator: Rahma Hassan

12:00 → 12:15 Coffee Break

ALL

12:15 → 13:15 Panel 5: Cross-Border Movement and ID Integration in the East Africa Community - Exploring interoperability to facilitate secure cross-border movement and regional integration

Panellists: Somalia EAC Envoy, eCitizen Kenya, IOM, IGAD
Moderator: Abdiwahab Abdullahi Elmi

13:15 → 14:30 Lunch & Prayer Break

14:30 → 15:15 Session: Mass Registration Strategies - Scaling national ID registration through decentralized and mobile models

Representative from NIRA

15:15 → 15:45 Closing Remarks & Way Forward - Summary of key outcomes, commitments, and next steps

Moderator: NIRA / MoIFAR

15:45 → 16:00 Official Closing Address - Reflections on national progress and commitment to Somalia’s Digital Transformation

H.E. Hamza Abdi Barre, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia