Somalia has launched the Danabeysan digital signature system to authorise government payments, marking a significant step in its financial reform efforts.
The system, introduced in Mogadishu on Sunday, 2025, by Minister of Finance Biihi Imaan Igeh, replaces paper-based authorisation with electronic signatures, enabling faster, more secure, and auditable transactions. Officials aim for the platform to improve transparency and accountability in managing government resources.
Minister Biihi highlighted the system’s potential to transform payment processing and recording across public institutions, ensuring secure and efficient transactions. Government officials discussed the integration of Danabeysan into their operations, acknowledging that the previous paper-based system often led to delays and record-keeping issues. The new platform centralises authorisation, enabling ministries and agencies to monitor transactions within a unified framework.
Experts pointed out that Danabeysan will streamline workflows by linking authorisation directly to record-keeping, enhancing internal controls, audits, and public trust in financial management.
This launch builds on Somalia's previous financial reforms, including the 2014 Somalia Financial Management Information System (SFMIS) and state-specific systems like Puntland’s PLFMIS. International public sector accounting training has also been expanded, aligning Somalia's practices with global standards.
Despite improvements—such as a significant rise in domestic revenue and better budget execution—challenges remain, including low revenue levels, unresolved fiscal relations, and capacity gaps at regional levels.