EAST · 2026 · Free publication
Somaliland 2026 Budget Analysis
Is the Budget Advancing Fiscal Decentralization and Inclusive Development?
Ahmedi Yusuf · June 2026
$655M
Total national budget
62.5%
Central government
12.3%
Local governments
17.5%
Donor-financed projects
7.7%
Revenue-generating agencies
73%
Customs revenue
Executive overview
EAST examines whether Somaliland’s expanding 2026 budget translates into stronger local government and inclusive development. The national budget reaches approximately USD 654.99 million, but local government allocations fall slightly while central government and donor-financed projects grow. The analysis highlights dependence on customs revenue, the concentration of spending in security and employee compensation, and the need for predictable, equitable fiscal transfers. It provides evidence-led recommendations for revenue modernization, municipal finance and accountable public investment.
Budget split
Share of national budget
Revenue
Share of central government revenue or spending
Spending by sector
Share of central government revenue or spending
Sources and interpretation
Sources: Executive Summary and sector table, EAST report, June 2026. USD equivalents use the analytical budget rate SLSH 7,000 per USD, not market valuations. Values are rounded as printed. Budget split percentages refer to the national budget; revenue and sector shares refer to central government. The report uses revised 2025 comparators from the 2026 Appropriation Act, which differ from the original ISIR 2025 report.
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