The Somali Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI) is responsible for all agricultural and irrigation development programs in Somalia. The main purpose of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is to improve Somali citizens’ quality of life by providing food security and promoting sustainable development and managing agricultural resources in a sustainable manner. The Ministry seeks to establish a supportive framework for Somalis and other investors to grow the agricultural sector in a way that will improve rural households’ livelihoods, ensure a consistent supply of high-quality, inexpensive food, and protect the environment.
In recent years, the MOAI has been working to improve agricultural productivity and restore numerous primary and secondary irrigation canals. Agriculture is the primary source of income for more than half of Somalia’s population. It also provides the majority of the wage items required by non-agricultural sectors, as well as the majority of the raw materials for industry. Somalia’s economy is predominantly agrarian, accounting for roughly 65 percent of GDP and employing 65 percent of the workforce.