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Somalia's Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Risks
An assessment of digital public infrastructure, mobile finance and data governance across Somalia's evolving digital economy.
FIKIR Institute Research Team · 15 July 2026 · 14 min read
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Somalia's digital economy has expanded rapidly over the past decade, driven largely by mobile money adoption and growing internet access in urban centres.
Findings
This report examines the state of digital public infrastructure, the regulatory environment for data governance, and the cybersecurity capacity of key institutions.
Recommendations
The report recommends a phased national digital strategy anchored in interoperable identity systems, a modern data protection framework, and sustained investment in cybersecurity capacity.