Case study of Somali Ministry
Empowering Somali Ministry to counter misinformation, boost digital communication, and strengthen public trust through a U.S.-backed symposium.
Case Study: Strategic Communications Symposium
U.S. State Department & Somali Ministry of Information
Client | Sector |
|---|---|
Strategic Communications & Public Engagement | Advisory – Public Sector Capacity Building |
Challenge
The Somali Ministry of Information faced multiple issues:
Limited capacity and training for government communication staff
Weak communication infrastructure
Escalating misinformation and extremist propaganda
Solution
Farsight Africa Technologies led a strategic communications symposium—supported by the U.S. State Department—to train ministry staff in countering extremist narratives, strengthening verification systems, and enhancing digital communication channels.
Result
Improved public trust in government communications, empowered ministry staff, and stronger inter-agency collaboration for coordinated, accurate messaging across Somalia.
