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SOMALIA / DHUSAMAREB SWAN VISIT
STORY: SOMALIA / DHUSAMAREB SWAN VISIT
TRT: 5:05
SOURCE: UNSOM
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LANGUAGE: ENGLISH / NATS
DATELINE: 24 JANUARY 2020, DHUSAMAREB, SOMALIA
1.Aerial shot - Dhusamareb town
2.Med shot - UN envoy James Swan in the helicopter
3.Tilt shot - UN envoy James Swan reading the schedule of the visit
4.Med shot – The Country Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, Cesar Arroyo aboard the flight
5.Close-up shot – The Country Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, Cesar Arroyo, taking notes
6.Aerial shot - Dhusamareb
7.Med shot - The UN Development Programme's (UNDP) Officer-in-Charge and Deputy Resident Representative for Somalia, Jacqueline Olweya, aboard the flight
8.Pan shot - UN envoy James Swan disembarks from the helicopter and is received by the Galmudug Vice President, Ali Dahir, and other officials
9.Med shot - UN envoy James Swan accompanied by the Vice President of Galmudug, Ali Dahir, and other officials
10.Med shot - UN envoy James Swan is accompanied by security officials from the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) soon after landing
11.Drive-by shot - House construction sites and security personnel on guard in Dhusamareb town
12.Wide shot - UN officials walk through the main entrance to the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
13.Med shot - UN envoy James Swan, accompanied by security officials, arrives at the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
14.Wide shot - The UN envoy to Somalia, James Swan, the Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, Cesar Arroyo, and the Officer-in-Charge of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Somalia, Jacqueline Olweya, arrive at the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
15.Wide shot - The UN envoy to Somalia, James Swan, the Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, Cesar Arroyo, and the Officer-in-Charge of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Somalia, Jacqueline Olweya, arrive at the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
16.Med shot - The President of Galmudug, Ahmed Abdi Kariye 'Qoor Qoor,' receives UN envoy James Swan at the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
17.Med shot - The President of Galmudug, Ahmed Abdi Kariye 'Qoor Qoor,' and UN envoy James Swan walking at the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
18.Med shot - UN envoy James Swan meets the President of Galmudug, Ahmed Abdi Kariye ‘Qoor Qoor,’ at the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
19.Med shot - Cabinet ministers attend a meeting with Galmudug’s President Ahmed Abdi Kariye 'Qoor Qoor' and a UN delegation led by the UN envoy, James Swan, at the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
20.Wide shot - Members of the UN delegation attend a meeting between Galmudug’s President Ahmed Abdi Kariye 'Qoor Qoor,' and the UN envoy, James Swan, at the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
21.Med shot - Cabinet ministers attend a meeting between Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Kariye 'Qoor Qoor' and a UN delegation led by the UN envoy, James Swan, at the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
22.Med shot - UN envoy James Swan and the Galmudug’s President Ahmed Abdi Kariye ‘Qoor Qoor’ prepare to address the media
23. SOUNDBITE (English) James Swan, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia:
“This work ranges from support for ongoing reconciliation, security and stabilization efforts to providing humanitarian and development assistance. We are also here to listen closely to what the Galmudug authorities hope for and expect from the United Nations in 2021 so that we can better work together to meet the needs of the people of Galmudug.”
24.Med shot - man pulling a fishing net from a boat
25.Med shot – a fisherman carries fish offloaded from a boat
26.Wide shot - fish on sale at a market
27.Med shot - female fishmongers removing scales from the fish
28.Med shot - female fishmongers removing scales from the fish
29.Close up shot - removing scales from the fish
30.Close up shot - removing scales from the fish
31.SOUNDBITE (English) James Swan, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia:
“The Hobyo jetty project is part of the World Food Programme’s ‘food systems’ approach which involves supporting networks that are needed to produce and transform food, and ensure that it reaches consumers. Investments in food systems improve long-term resilience and self-reliance of communities around Somalia.”
32.SOUNDBITE (English) James Swan, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia:
“The UN Development Programme’s support has also included facilitating participation of more than 1,000 government officials, civil society representatives, elders, women and youth leaders in reconciliation-related conferences, consultations and workshops. The funding for this support has generously been provided through a Multi Partner Trust Fund from Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and the UN Peace Building Fund.”
33.Wide shot - UN envoy James Swan and the Galmudug’s President Ahmed Abdi Kariye ‘Qoor Qoor’ and other guest talking during a lunch break
34.Med shot - UN envoy James Swan listening to discussions during a lunch break
35.Med shot – Galmudug’s President Ahmed Abdi Kariye ‘Qoor Qoor’ listening to discussions during a lunch break
36.Close up shot – Galmudug’s President Ahmed Abdi Kariye ‘Qoor Qoor’ listening to discussions during a lunch break
37. SOUNDBITE (English) James Swan, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia:
“In this regard, I again commend President Ahmed Kariye’s efforts in trying to resolve the dispute over the implementation of the electoral plan, and I encouraged him to continue playing a role in maintaining contact between the leaders of the Federal Government and Federal Member States. I reiterate the view of international partners that a spirit of consensus and collaboration, putting the good of the country first is what is needed at this time to ensure Somalia remains on a clear path to peace and stability.”
38.Med shot - journalists covering the press conference by UN envoy James Swan and Galmudug’s President Ahmed Abdi Kariye ‘Qoor Qoor’
39.Med shot - UN envoy James Swan and officials of the Galmudug state government interact during a break at the Galmudug State House in Dhusamareb
40.Med shot - the UN Development Programme's Officer-in-Charge and Deputy Resident Representative for Somalia, Jacqueline Olweya, interacts with a Galmudug State official
41.Med shot - the Country Director of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, Cesar Arroyo, interacts with a Galmudug State official
42.Wide shot - UN envoy James Swan, Galmudug’s President Ahmed Abdi Kariye ‘Qoor Qoor’ and other UN and Galmudug state officials gather for a group photo
43. SOUNDBITE (English) James Swan, UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia:
“We urge all of Somalia’s leaders to make every effort to engage in dialogue in a collegial spirit so that the national elections are held on the basis of broad consensus, rooted in the September 17th Agreement, and underpinned by transparency, fairness and inclusivity.”
44.Wide shot - UN envoy James Swan, Galmudug’s President Ahmed Abdi Kariye ‘Qoor Qoor’ and other UN and Galmudug state officials take a group photo
Continuing a series of meetings with the leaders of Somalia’s Federal Member States, a delegation of United Nations officials Sunday (24 Jan) visited Galmudug to discuss with its leadership how the world body can best support its work.
“This work ranges from support for ongoing reconciliation, security and stabilization efforts to providing humanitarian and development assistance,” the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan, told the media in the Federal Member State’s capital, Dhusamareb.
“We are also here to listen closely to what the Galmudug authorities hope for and expect from the United Nations in 2021 so that we can better work together to meet the needs of the people of Galmudug,” he added.
The UN envoy was speaking at a joint press encounter with the Federal Member State’s President Ahmed Abdi Kariye.
Earlier, they had been in discussions along with members of the President’s cabinet, and the Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, Cesar Arroyo, and the Officer-in-Charge of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) in Somalia, Jacqueline Olweya.
Earlier this month, Mr. Swan and officials from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs OCHA) had met with the leadership of South West State to discuss support in that Federal Member State.
In his remarks to the media, the UN Special Representatives cited examples of the work being carried out by WFP and UNDP to highlight the world body’s current support in Galmudug.
This included, from WFP, with funding from the Italian government and in collaboration with local authorities, the construction in the Hobyo district of a fishing jetty which will provide easier access and docking points for fishing boats.
Begun in December 2020, the aim of the project is help build up the local fishing industry and facilitate export once it is finished in the summer of this year. Beyond the construction aspect of it, WFP is also training the local community in new fishing skills and fishing preservation methods, in partnership with local non-governmental organizations.
“The Hobyo jetty project is part of the World Food Programme’s ‘food systems’ approach which involves supporting networks that are needed to produce and transform food, and ensure that it reaches consumers,” Mr. Swan said. “Investments in food systems improve long-term resilience and self-reliance of communities around Somalia.”
The project is in addition to WFP’s core humanitarian programme which provides food, cash or vouchers to some 300,000 people in need around Galmudug every month. Mr. Swan said that it was expected that this humanitarian aid would be scaled up this year.
In addition to noting UNDP’s assistance with the construction of the building of Galmudug’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, the UN Special Representative also highlighted the UN development agency’s technical support to the Ministry.
Partly to help the ministry develop its core functions, UNDP has supported the training of more than 100 government officials on issues related to federalism and inter-governmental relations. The aim is to enable them to constructively engage in discussions between the Federal Government and Federal Member States.
“The UN Development Programme’s support has also included facilitating participation of more than 1,000 government officials, civil society representatives, elders, women and youth leaders in reconciliation-related conferences, consultations and workshops,” Mr. Swan said. “The funding for this support has generously been provided through a Multi Partner Trust Fund from Germany, Sweden, Switzerland and the Peace Building Fund.”
“We hope to be able to undertake further projects like these,” he added.
The UN Special Representative’s discussions with the Galmudug president also covered the wider political situation in Somalia, particularly the preparations for elections and the importance of resolving outstanding contentious issues so that a credible electoral process can take place across the country.
“In this regard, I again commend President Ahmed Kariye’s efforts in trying to resolve the dispute over the implementation of the electoral plan, and I encouraged him to continue playing a role in maintaining contact between the leaders of the Federal Government and Federal Member States,” Mr. Swan said.
He reiterated the view of international partners that a spirit of “consensus and collaboration, putting the good of the country first,” is required to ensure Somalia remains on a clear path to peace and stability.
“We urge all of Somalia’s leaders to make every effort to engage in dialogue in a collegial spirit so that the national elections are held on the basis of broad consensus, rooted in the September 17th Agreement, and underpinned by transparency, fairness and inclusivity,” Mr. Swan said.
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