Christopher Pycroft
@PycroftC
Development Director @UKinSomalia. All opinions my own.
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20-10-2013 08:22:35
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Today I had a fruitful meeting with Nick Dyer during the #SpringMeetings in Washington DC. We discussed the status of #Somali a ’s economic reforms, accessing climate finance and enhancing 🇸🇴 🇬🇧 cooperation to grow the #Somali economy. We're grateful for UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴's support
Great to chair our monthly Senior Leadership Coordination Forum with my excellent colleagues SRCC ATMIS Souef Mohamed El-Amine and Head @UNSOS Aisa Kacyira Covered ATMIS transition and other live topics UNSOM UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
Ciid wanaagsan 🌙
Wishing all Muslims in Somalia and beyond a happy and peaceful Eid.
#EidMubarak
This is a fantastic achievement which follows on from the Paris Club negotiations last month. We are grateful to the UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and all creditors for their support in addressing #Somalia ’s unsustainable debt burden. We Look forward to a prosperous post HIPC future.
#UNICEF is providing integrated health and nutrition services closer to vulnerable communities thanks to the ‘Better Lives’ programme supported by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 WHO Somalia UN in Somalia uni.cf/43QwvX9
I recently returned from #Somalia , where Green Climate Fund announced a plan to invest $100+ million by mid-2025.
More reflections on how #ClimateFinance can support the most vulnerable ↓
With thanks to partners like Development Canada 🇨🇦, World Food Programme is able to provide life-saving assistance to families and communities impacted by recurrent climate shocks in #Somalia .
Proud beneficiaries of the Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi - funded livestock fodder production project #SIRA II project near Boroma, showcase their harvested fodder.
In discussions with the Food and Agriculture Organization team, they outline priorities for the future.
#SustainableDevelopment #Somaliland
A pleasure seeing the Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama again and being able to introduce Chris Pycroft, our recently arrived Development Director.
We had a detailed discussion about the constitutional review process and climate finance issues.
Christopher Pycroft UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴
Great to have the opportunity to talk to our delivery partners on our HARBS (humanitarian) and Better Lives programmes. Good to hear first hand some of the challenges and opportunities UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 faces in delivering to vulnerable communities.
As part of my regular meetings with the United Nations family, I met with United NationsIDOSomalia’s Ygor Scarcia this this week to discuss support for private sector development, including a crucial one to help #Somalia meet intl. standards to enable exports of #fisheries and processed agriculture.
It’s been a privilege being #British Deputy Ambassador to Federal Republic of Somalia🇸🇴
Thank you to all I’ve met. Your courage, determination & fortitude is moving #Somalia forward- UK in Somalia🇬🇧🇸🇴 is with you
Replaced by Sam Thomas as I head off to fatherhood, but I’ll be following from afar 🇸🇴🤝🇬🇧
Productive meeting with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. We discussed the importance of a consultative approach to Somalia’s constitutional review and the need to progress the vision he set out in New York, including robust plans with the African Union for future security.
Pleased to catch up with Minister Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP in London. Together we are speeding up efforts to support the most vulnerable and drive Green Climate Fund efficiencies.
I admire UK leadership in delivering global #ClimateAction , including as Co-Chair of our Board.
The Minister of Ministry of Environment & Climate Change 🇸🇴, Khadija Mohamed Al-Makhzoumi chaired a meeting to discuss the role of civil society in climate change.
The meeting was attended by the Minister of Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs & Rec, Hon. Ahmed FIQI, a delegation from Green Climate Fund led by the Director General of the Green Climate Fund
Empowering civil society for climate action! Fruitful discussions today with minister of interior Hon. Ahmed FIQI and civil society representatives on accessing Green Climate Fund resources. Recognizing the vital role of CSOs in driving change. Let's continue to strengthen…