Sinaan (formerly Green Urban Growth – GUG) is a 6-year, UK-funded (£25 million) initiative to transform Somali cities into inclusive, climate-resilient economic hubs. It tackles urbanisation challenges, climate risks, and governance gaps through green infrastructure, equitable services, and job creation.

“Sinaan” which means equity reflects a locally responsive approach, emphasising Somali ownership and context-sensitive solutions bringing growth to everyone equally. The rebrand aligns with the programme’s focus on sustainable, culturally grounded urban development.

Phase 1 (until March 2026) prioritises:

• Strategic Cities: Baidoa, Bossaso, Burao, Tog-Wajaale.
• Neighbourhood Pilots: Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Garowe.
  Selection criteria: Growth potential, climate vulnerability, IDP integration needs, and community need.

A hybrid implementation approach combines:

• Structured diagnostics (systemic reforms, e.g., urban planning).
• Opportunistic engagements (rapid “quick-win” projects, e.g., nature-based solutions). This ensures flexibility while delivering visible results.

For each priority city, Sinaan will produce:

• Strategic Investment Plans
• Preliminary Project Concepts
• Pre-feasibility Studies
• Municipal Procurement Manuals (including PPP frameworks)

Core strategies:

• Gender Equality & Social Inclusion (GESI): Targets women, youth, IDPs, and persons with disabilities.
• Conflict Sensitivity: Ensures projects reduce tensions (e.g., equitable resource sharing).
• Community Inclusion: Participatory planning for marginalised groups.

Sinaan:

• Develops bankable projects (e.g., climate-resilient infrastructure).
• Leverages partnerships (UN, INGOs, private sector) for co-investment.
• Taps into climate finance via pre-feasibility studies and investor pitch decks.

A robust Monitoring & Evaluation framework tracks:

• KPIs: Income benefits for vulnerable groups, green investments mobilised, and reforms adopted.
• Value for Money (VfM): Climate impact, governance gains, and private-sector leverage.
• Performance-linked payments to implementing partners.

Led by DT Global (UK-funded contractor), working with:

• Somali federal/municipal governments
• Partners: IOM, UN-Habitat, SDF, Mercy Corps, Acumen, TradeMark Africa.

• For Governments & NGOs: Partner on urban policy and projects
• For Businesses: Invest in green infrastructure opportunities
• For Communities: Share your needs in local consultation

Contact:
Email: info sinaan@dt-global.com