Since 2019, Secure Fisheries has been supporting fisheries co-management in Somali coastal fishing communities. This 6-page brief covers critical elements of the co-management process, within the three primary phases of pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation. It includes relevant outputs from Secure Fisheries, key takeaways, and lessons learned from Secure Fisheries work in the Somali region. This guide is primarily intended for Somali government officials and change agents, such as civil society, IGOs, and other regional and international donors.