Project Name：Somaliland Government Data Center and Information Security Enhancement Project

Project status：Projects in Operation

Cooperating Country：Somaliland

Project Description：

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) of Somaliland has proposed several policies centered on fostering national recognition and national security by constructing stable and secure e-government infrastructure, with the aim of improving government efficiency. These include the 2020-2024 E-Government Development Strategy Action Plan and the MICT 5-Year Strategy (2021-2025). Despite these initiatives, various government departments have built incongruent e-systems without following institutionalized information security management mechanisms, hindering the development of Somaliland's e-government. 

Taiwan has rich experience in information and cybersecurity development, as well as a mature knowledge of collocation and internet data centers (IDC) management. Through this project, Taiwan can assist Somaliland with formulating relevant policies, planning and managing national data centers and cybersecurity measures, cultivating ICT and cybersecurity talents in the public and private sectors, improving e-government and information security capabilities.

The main contents of this project include: 1. Establishing government ICT architecture and advising cybersecurity planning; 2. Strengthening government data management and cybersecurity; 3. Providing capacity building for ICT and cybersecurity personnel.

Implementation Start Date：2024-05-22

Implementation End Date：2028-05-21

Project Objectives：

This project aims to enhance the overall e-governance and cybersecurity capabilities of the Somaliland government, and to help the departments participate in the collocation internet data center.

Executing Agency：

Taiwan Technical Mission in Somaliland / Ministry of Information and Communication Technology of Somaliland

Current Progress：

As of the end of June 2026, the key activities implemented under this project include:

1. Conducted 75 ICT training workshops with a cumulative total of 1,782 participants, including government employees and members of the public, continuously strengthening local digital skills and broadening knowledge accessibility.

2. Hosted 4 in-depth seminars on e-Government and information security, organized 1 cybersecurity workshop, and delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Somaliland ICT Conference, comprehensively strengthening the professional capacity of public-sector ICT and cybersecurity personnel. In addition, 1 “Taiwan–Somaliland e-Government Policy Exchange Forum” was held to facilitate international experience sharing and policy development.

3. Completed the design blueprint for the Somaliland National Data Center (SLNDC), with new construction works continuing to advance steadily. ISO 27001 adoption is also being planned, laying the hardware and institutional foundation for national e-Government.

4. Assisted ICT instructors in undertaking international professional training, with expected certifications including Cisco (network equipment) and Python (programming proficiency), ensuring instructional quality and alignment with international standards.

Project Contact：Mr. Chen

Phone：+886-2-2873-2323 Ext.6053

E-mail：c.y.chen@icdf.org.tw

Signing Date：2024-05-22