Mohamed Said Mohamed Farole (Somali: Maxamed Siciid Maxamed Faroole; June 21, 1973,[citation needed] Arabic: محمد سعيد محمد فرولي); is a Somali politician and former Minister of the Puntland Ministry of Planning Economic Development and International Cooperation from 22 September 2022 to 28 December 2023.[1][2][3][4]

Mohamed Said Farole
Maxamed Siciid Maxamed Faroole
Puntland Minister of Planning
In office
September 23, 2022 – December 28, 2023
PresidentSaid Abdullahi Deni
Vice PresidentAhmed Elmi Osman
Preceded byAbdiqafar Elmi Hange
Succeeded byDaud Mohamed Omar
Personal details
Born (1973-06-21) 21 June 1973 (age 51)[citation needed]
Garowe[citation needed]
Alma mater

Personal life

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Farole was born in Garowe on June 21, 1973.[citation needed] He is the cousin of the former President of the Puntland, Abdirahman Farole and is related to the Farole family. He hails from the Isse Mohamoud sub-clan of Majeerteen.

Education and career

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Education

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Farole pursued his Bachelor of Medical Science at La Trobe University, Melbourne (1996-1999). He later obtained a Master of Public Health (2001-2003) from Monash University and a Diploma of Public Health in 2000. Additionally, he holds a Master of International and Community Development from Deakin University.[5]

Career

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In 2004-2005, Farole served as the Director of Public Health, showcasing expertise in the healthcare sector. He also led Global Fund projects in Puntland, contributing to regional health initiatives, his career was the initiation of a 5-year development plan in Puntland, emphasizing a strategic vision for long-term progress in the region, he coordinated the Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) of the World Bank and UNDP with collaboration between international organizations.[5]

Farole has played a role in the non-governmental sector. He co-founded the Puntland State University (PSU) and served as the Coordinator for the KAALO NGO.

Farole was a Board Member of the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) from 2011 to 2013, a predecessor to the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF). for the humanitarian efforts through his former membership in the Somalia Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in 2014. Additionally, he made contributions to the Somalia Health Advisory Board and the Somalia Strategic Advisory Group.[5]

Minister of Planning

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On September 23, 2022. He assumed the position of the Puntland Minister of the Ministry of Planning Economic Development and International Cooperation (MOPEDIC)[6][7][8]

On December 29, 2023, Puntland Minister of Planning, Mohamed Said Farole, resigned from MoPEDIC. In his tweet, he expressed gratitude to Said Abdulahi Deni for the opportunity to serve over the past 15 months. Farole wished for peace, unity, and prosperity for Puntland, SSC, Khaatumo, and Somalia.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "WASIIRKA OO LA KULMEY WEFTI KA SOCDA HAY'ADDA CARE INTERNATIONAL – MINISTRY OF PLANNING". Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  2. ^ "Wasiirka qorshaynta Puntland Maxamed Siciid Faroole & Kulankii Garoowe". Radio Daljir (in Somali). 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  3. ^ "Wasiirkii Qorshaynta Puntland Maxamed Siciid Faroole oo xilkii iska casilay". Puntland Post. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  4. ^ "Wasiir Maxamed Siciid faroole: Garoowe beel gaar ah maleh"". Radio Daljir (in Somali). 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
  5. ^ a b c Staff, Idil News (2022-09-23). "Waa kuma Wasiirka Qorshaynta cusub Ee Puntland?". Idil News. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  6. ^ "WASIIRKA OO KA QAYBAGALAY XIRITAANKA TABABARKA SHAQAALAHA RAYIDKA AH – MINISTRY OF PLANNING". Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  7. ^ "Wasiirka Qorshaynta Puntland oo ka noqday magacaabis uu sameeyay". Puntland Post. 2022-12-25. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  8. ^ Ali, Caydiid (2023-03-16). "Wasiirka Qorshaynta Puntland "Waanu kasoo horjeednaa in Soomaaliya deynta laga cafiyo"". Allbanaadir.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  9. ^ Farole, Mohamed (December 29, 2023). "I have resigned from #Puntland Government led by Said Abdulahi Deni @HESaidADeni. I thank him for the opportunity to serve my beloved country & its people over the past 15 months. Thanking you all. I wish peace, unity & prosperity for #Puntland #SSC #Khaatumo & #Somalia ❤️". Twitter.
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Political offices
Preceded by Puntland minister of planning
2022–2023
Succeeded by