Policy and Legal Framework Development

Overview

Robust legal and policy systems are fundamental to governance, service delivery, and sustainable development. Birimo Consultancy supports Somali government institutions, regional authorities, and development partners in crafting inclusive, contextually grounded, and implementable frameworks that respond to national priorities and international standards.

What We Offer

• Policy Formulation & Strategic Planning: We support the design of sector-specific policies, strategies, and action plans — from early concept development to final validation.
• Legislative Drafting & Legal Reform: Our legal experts work alongside lawmakers, ministries, and technical bodies to draft new laws, amend outdated legislation, and align frameworks with Somalia’s provisional constitution, human rights norms, and sectoral standards.
• Regulatory & Institutional Reviews: We conduct legal audits and institutional assessments to identify gaps, overlaps, and compliance challenges, ensuring systems are efficient, transparent, and fit-for-purpose.
• Stakeholder Consultations & Consensus Building: We facilitate participatory policy development processes through public dialogues, technical working groups, and validation workshops that build legitimacy and local buy-in.
• Localization of Global & Regional Frameworks: We translate complex global agendas (e.g., SDGs, CEDAW, Sendai Framework) into practical national or subnational policies that reflect Somali realities.

Our Approach

Birimo blends legal precision with political sensitivity. Our Somali-led team ensures that all frameworks are not only legally sound, but also culturally appropriate, institutionally feasible, and widely accepted. We prioritize inclusive engagement and capacity transfer to ensure sustainability.

Impact Areas

• Strengthened legal foundations for education, health, fisheries, land, and local governance.
• Enhanced accountability and rule of law in public administration.
• Legal empowerment of marginalized groups.
• Improved alignment of Somali policies with regional and global standards.