The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) in Somaliland was established in 2021 to lead rural development efforts and enhance the livelihoods of rural communities. The MoRD coordinates rural projects, assesses community needs, raises climate change awareness, supports food security and access to services. Its vision is to enable rural communities to enjoy a high quality of life. The core functions of the MoRD include establishing rural development policies, creating livelihood improvement plans, coordinating projects, and reporting on development programs.

1. Welcome
Ministry of Rural Development
(MoRD)

2. Agenda/Topics to Be Covered
 History of company & company vision
 Company policies
 Other resources
 Required paperwork
 Summary

3. History of company & company vision
The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) was established
based on Law No.14/11/2021 with the mandate of leading all
rural development efforts to ensure that Somaliland rural
communities enjoy a quality of life by enhancing their
productive livelihood assets and restore the trust of rural life
in mid of recurrent droughts and other climate change
induced shocks.

4. The Core Functions of the ministry are included the
following:
A) Preparation and implementation of the national policy
on Rural Development of the Republic of Somaliland.
B) Creating plans to improve and maintain livelihood of the
rural community.
C) Coordinating rural development projects with all
governmental and non-governmental organizations to
prevent overlapping performance in one place.
D)Assessing and presenting scientific literature to improve
the lives of rural communities, identifying challenges and
needs and suggesting possible solutions to enhance
rural commutes.

5. E) Helping the community to protect themselves climate
change by raising awareness and creating public forums,
road –consultation on Rural Development.
F) Working to increase food income and self-sufficiency rural
community by supporting the development of social services
and construction of rural economic services.
G) Involving and facilitating access to basic social services to
the rural community.
H) improving the living conditions of the rural community in
order to eradicate poverty and boost the economy.
I) Support and engage in the acquisition of trainings
designed to build the capacity and skills of rural
communities.

6. J) Implementing participant processes and creating
ownership of rural community development project and
programs.
K) Coordinate and report on the development programs
and projects in the rural areas.
L) Promoting mutual security, co-ownership, and
corporation rural communities to prevent conflict
overgrazing land, water, etc

7. 1.VISION
To be a leading national rural development partner enabling
rural communities to enjoy quality of life.
1.MISSION
To promote the living conditions of Somaliland rural
communities through integrated development programmers
aiming at resilience building and poverty alleviation to
improve quality of life.

8. History of Company
 When was the company founded
 Company vision and charter/mission statement
 Company products/services
 This may take more than one slide

9. Who’s Who
 List key company executives
 An organization chart might be effective here

10. Company Policies
 Highlight most important policies and review
 Review company business hours
 Talk about company expectations of employees
 Distribute company handbook
 This may take more than one slide

11. Benefits Review
 Health/dental options
 Vacation/sick/holidays
 Disability/life insurance
 Retirement benefits
 Training/educational opportunities
 Other benefits
 Detailed coverage of benefits might require a
follow-up meeting

12. Performance Reviews
 Purpose of reviews
 Frequency and timing of reviews
 Outline the review process
 Distribute and review the forms

13. Other Resources
 Company Handbook
 Other policy documents
 Contact name/phone for each area

14. Required Paperwork
 Review any forms needing immediate action
 Present timeframe for completing new employee
paperwork

15. Summary
 Discuss topics covered
 Reiterate welcome
 Reminder to submit paperwork
 Wrap-up