Mohamed Said Farole

Mohamed Said Mohamed Farole (Maxamed Siciid Maxamed Faroole), (محمد سعيد محمد فرولي); is a Somali politician and current Minister of the Puntland Ministry of Planning Economic Development and International Cooperation on September 23, 2022.

Personal life
Farole was born in Garowe on June 21, 1973. He is the cousin of the former President of the Puntland, Abdirahman Farole and is related to the Farole family. He hails from the Isse Mohamoud sub-clan of Majeerteen.

Education
Farole pursued his Bachelor of Medical Science at La Trobe University, Melbourne (1996-1999). He later obtained a Master of Public Health (2001-2003) from Monash University and a Diploma of Public Health in 2000. Additionally, he holds a Master of International and Community Development from Deakin University.

Career
In 2004-2005, Farole served as the Director of Public Health, showcasing expertise in the healthcare sector. He also led Global Fund projects in Puntland, contributing to regional health initiatives, his career was the initiation of a 5-year development plan in Puntland, emphasizing a strategic vision for long-term progress in the region, he coordinated the Joint Needs Assessment (JNA) of the World Bank and UNDP with collaboration between international organizations.

Farole has played a role in the non-governmental sector. He co-founded the Puntland State University (PSU) and served as the Coordinator for the KAALO NGO.

Farole was a Board Member of the Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) from 2011 to 2013, a predecessor to the Somalia Humanitarian Fund (SHF). for the humanitarian efforts through his former membership in the Somalia Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) in 2014. Additionally, he made contributions to the Somalia Health Advisory Board and the Somalia Strategic Advisory Group.

Minister of Planning
On September 23, 2022. He assumed the position of the Puntland Minister of the Ministry of Planning Economic Development and International Cooperation (MOPEDIC)

On December 29, 2023, Puntland Minister of Planning, Mohamed Said Farole, resigned from MoPEDIC. In his tweet, he expressed gratitude to Said Abdulahi Deni for the opportunity to serve over the past 15 months. Farole wished for peace, unity, and prosperity for Puntland, SSC, Khaatumo, and Somalia.