Dahir Salad Hassan

The Preliminary Agreement between our Country and Ethiopia led me in to remind the agreements of Europe after World War 2 ‘s unprecedented destruction. An Estimated 40 million people died, including 20 million military deaths and 19-25 million civilian deaths. Economic devastation, that lead to widespread poverty, famine, and economic collapse in many European countries.
After the war rebuilding economies was a monumental task. The Marshal plan of 1948- 1952 of which the United States provided to rebuild Europe was a significant economic assistance to the War torn Europe, it helped in rebuilding Infrastructure, industry and agriculture. Soon trade and cooperation within the European countries took shape and was established, trade agreements, economic cooperation and integration lead to a wider plan of investing to human capital, in which Governments invested in education, training, and healthcare to develop a skilled and healthy workforce, established a monetary and fiscal policy, were central banks both individual countries and regional governments implemented policies to control inflation, stabilize currencies and that promoted economic growth.
Germany, where the major destruction of the 2nd World War evolved Implemented the Social Market Economy, model, combining free-market principles with social welfare policies, extremely well thought education, professional and skills curriculum development was implemented.
The rest is the world of West Europe we see today distinguishably lead by The Federal Government of Germany. 
We can learn from that history and adapt in our region.
 
Therefore, let me try to map out a Regional Cooperation Somalia is able to envision for a historical turn around and out of conflict and crises in the Region
The Horn of Africa region, comprising Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Kenya, has immense potential for growth, development, and peace. By coming together and building a strong regional development cooperation, these countries can harness their collective strengths and address common challenges. Benefits of Regional Cooperation include
Regional cooperation can foster economic growth by promoting trade, investment, and economic integration. Peace and Stability, By working together, countries can address common security challenges, promote conflict resolution, and enhance regional stability.
Infrastructure Development: Regional cooperation can facilitate the development of critical infrastructure, such as transportation networks, energy systems, and telecommunications.
Through Human Development practices, countries can share knowledge, expertise, and resources to improve human development outcomes, including education, healthcare, and poverty reduction.
Regional cooperation will help countries address common environmental challenges, such as climate change, deforestation, and water scarcity. Key Areas for Cooperation.
Trade and Investment: Countries can work together to promote trade, investment, and economic integration, including the development of regional trade agreements and investment frameworks.
Security and Conflict Resolution: Countries can work together to address common security challenges, promote conflict resolution, and enhance regional stability.
Human Development: Countries can share knowledge, expertise, and resources to improve human development outcomes, including education, healthcare, and poverty reduction.
Environmental Sustainability: Regional cooperation can help countries address common environmental challenges, such as climate change, deforestation, and water scarcity. Implementation Roadmap.
Establish a Regional Cooperation Framework: Countries can establish a regional cooperation framework, including a secretariat, to facilitate coordination and cooperation.
Develop Regional Policies and Strategies: Countries can develop regional policies and strategies, including trade, investment, infrastructure development, security, and human development.