Support to Civil Society Engagement in Somalia’s Federal Member States District Council Elections – 2026 — UNOPS

Support to Civil Society Engagement in Somalia’s Federal Member States District Council Elections – 2026 UNOPS Support to Civil Society Engagement in Somalia’s Federal Member States District Council Elections – 2026 Grant support-call for proposal Reference: SOM/EU/24185/2026/002 Beneficiary countries or territories: Somalia Registration level: Basic Published on: 12-Mar-2026 Deadline on: 27-Mar-2026 23:59 (GMT 3.00) Description Somalia continues to advance its local-level democratisation agenda amid complex political, institutional, and security dynamics.

District council elections represent a critical step toward strengthening political participation, accountability, and decentralised governance at the local level. These elections provide an opportunity for citizens to directly engage in the democratic process and contribute to the development of more responsive and inclusive local governance systems. To support credible and inclusive electoral processes, there is a need to strengthen the role and capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) in voter education, election observation, and public engagement throughout the electo