The objective behind this alternative policy statement is to elaborate, taking into account Somaliland vision 2040, National Development Plan (NDP) and related sectoral priorities and give a framework which will improve future tourism development with quality, diversification and sustainability for this ministry. Somaliland Vision 2040 aims at transforming the country from a predominantly peasant and low-income economy to a competitive upper middle-income economy through the promotion of growth, employment and socio-economic transformation.