Inclusive Resilience in Somalia (IRiS) is a five-year project (2022–2027) funded by USAID and the UK’s FCDO, aimed at accelerating economic development for marginalized groups in Somalia. The project enhances resilience through rural and urban livelihood diversification and inclusive economic market systems. IRiS focuses on the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors, addressing key shocks like climate variability, conflict, and economic instability. The project targets integration of the urban poor and IDPs into urban economies, promotion of private sector investments, policy and regulatory strengthening, and expanding financial services for marginalized populations.
INSIGHTS conducted annual outcome surveys via household and business surveys in six targeted districts: Bay (Baidoa), Lower Shabelle (Afgoi, Barawe), Middle Shabelle (Balcad, Jowhar), Banadir (Mogadishu), and Lower Juba (Kismayu). The objective of this activity is to gather detailed information on the status of various performance indicators, providing insights that help the program team, donors, and partners understand the project’s impact and progress. The first survey, scheduled for July 2024, aligns with the program’s Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP), supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement of resilience-building efforts in Somalia.