The Somalia Economic Output report was launched on March 28 in Mogadishu by the Ministry of Planning, Investment, and Economic Development with the attendance of senior government officials, Civil Society members, and international partners. The report revealed how Somalia's economy has shown resilience in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth improved to an estimated 2.9% in 2021, following a 0.3% contraction in 2020, primarily due to the pandemic.