Leadership
Muna Abdalla Ahmed Ismail
Head of the Center for Ground and Surface Water Management
Muna Abdalla Ahmed Ismail
Head of the Center for Ground and Surface Water Management
Muna Abdalla Ahmed Ismail is the Head of the Center for Ground and Surface Water Management at the Hargeisa Water Agency, where she leads critical water infrastructure projects and ensures water quality compliance. With a Master's in Sustainability Leadership from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's in Environmental Health, Muna brings a robust background in sustainable water management and environmental science. Her experience spans water quality expertise, project oversight, and technical analysis, significantly contributing to vital initiatives like the Hargeisa Water Supply and Kalqoray Dam projects.
Center for Ground and Surface Water Management
The Center for Ground and Surface Water Management plays a pivotal role within the Hargeisa Water Agency, dedicated to ensuring the sustainable and efficient provision of water resources for Hargeisa City. This center is at the forefront of the agency's efforts to develop, manage, and protect both underground aquifers and surface water bodies, crucial for meeting the growing water demands of the region.
Our Mandate
The primary mandate of the Center for Ground and Surface Water Management includes:
- Strategic Planning and Development: Overseeing the planning, design, and construction of vital water infrastructure projects, from initial concept to completion.
- Resource Assessment and Optimization: Conducting comprehensive assessments of existing ground and surface water sources, exploring new potentials, and optimizing their sustainable yield to ensure long-term water security for Hargeisa.
- Water Quality Assurance: Collaborating on initiatives to monitor and ensure the quality of water extracted and distributed, adhering to national and international standards.
- Project Supervision and Management: Providing technical oversight, financial management, and coordination for a wide range of water development projects.
- Capacity Building and Research: Engaging in technical research, data analysis, and providing training to enhance the capabilities of water management professionals.
Key Projects and Initiatives
The Center is instrumental in the execution of several transformative projects aimed at enhancing Hargeisa's water supply:
- Hargeisa Urban Water Supply Upgrading Project (HUWSUP): A major initiative focused on modernizing and expanding the city's water production and transmission systems. This includes the drilling of new boreholes, installation of new pipelines, and upgrading pumping stations to significantly increase water supply capacity.
- Kalqoray Dam Project: Involvement in the oversight and management of surface water infrastructure, such as the Kalqoray Dam, which serves as a vital water storage and supply component for the region.
- Assessment of Ground and Surface Water Sources: A critical study focused on evaluating the potential of current aquifers and identifying new viable ground and surface water sources to meet future water demands and ensure long-term sustainability.
- Borehole Drilling and Expansion Programs: Ongoing efforts to drill and equip new boreholes, connecting them to the main distribution system, which directly contributes to boosting the city's overall water production capacity.