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Landmark Memorandum of Understanding Signed in Somaliland

The MOU was signed in Hargeisa by the Minister of Investment and Industrial Development, HE. Abdirasak Ibrahim Mohamed, and Abdirahman Hashi, the Somaliland Director of Shuraako. This initiative aims to boost investments in Somaliland’s production sector, fostering economic opportunities and job creation.

July 27,2024

Somaliland is Open for Business

One Earth Future's Shuraako Senior Field Manager is on the ground, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at this incredible event and some of the entrepreneurs we have invested in. The exhibition is buzzing with energy as it showcases the diverse investment opportunities Somaliland has to offer.

August 21,2024

Transforming Waste Management in Somaliland

Waste management has long been a pressing challenge in Somaliland. Recent studies paint a stark picture: in Hargeisa, Somaliland's capital, only 65% of daily waste is collected due to inefficient equipment. This gap in sanitation services not only affects public health but also hampers economic growth and quality of life.

September 20,2024

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October 07, 2019

Learning to Make Fishing Nets in Somali Coastal Communities

Based on requests from Somali fishing community members, Secure Fisheries coordinated an eight-day net making training.

October 03, 2019

Mobile-based Lending Is Huge In Kenya: But There's A Downside Too

Over the past 10 years mobile-based lending has grown in Kenya. Some estimates put the number of mobile lending platforms at 49.

September 28, 2019

Oceanographic Mapping Exercises Inform Fisheries Co-management

Secure Fisheries facilitated interactive oceanographic mapping exercises in Somali fishing communities.

Federal Government of Somalia Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources

Puntland Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources

Secure Fisheries

September 24, 2019

Somali Fisheries Forum 2019 Outcome Report

This report includes highlights from the second Somalia Fisheries Forum, its reception from attendees and media, and key findings and recommendations from each of the sessions.

September 09, 2019

Trick or Treat: Brexit Is A Halloween Horror Story For Europe's Fisheries

As the United Kingdom careens wildly towards Brexit on October 31, 2019, there is much speculation about what this means for European Union and UK fisheries.

September 09, 2019

Trick or Treat: Brexit is a Halloween Horror Story for Europe’s Fisheries

Brexit almost guarantees fisheries conflict between EU countries and the UK. This blog explores past tensions and future possibilities in the region's fisheries management.

September 04, 2019

If the Women, Peace and Security Agenda Is To Be More Than Words, Congress Must Stay Engaged

Congress at no other time could draw on such a high number of women leaders who have active combat experience.

September 03, 2019

Fisheries Catch Data Collection Working Group meeting

Secure Fisheries participated in a Fisheries Data Collection Working Group meeting hosted by the Federal Government of Somalia in Mogadishu.

August 14, 2019

Rivalries ahead of Guinea-Bissau’s election raise questions about stability

These political rivalries amid transition, a presidential election and poor economic prospects for the general population, point to a heightened risk of a coup event within the next six months.

August 01, 2019

New Report Shows Access to Capital is Key to Business Growth in Somalia

A new report shows that increased access to capital plays the largest role in increasing business revenues in fragile countries like Somalia.

Eric Keels

August 01, 2019

Risky Business: Assessing the Success of Investments in Somalia

Drawing on data from One Earth Future’s Shuraako program, this report assesses the relationship between direct funding, proximity to violence, and proximity to international funding on the income of businesses in Somalia.

August 01, 2019

New Report Tracks Links Between Development, Violence, and Local Economies

A new report on local economies and conflict examines the relationship between violence and economic activity in Somalia.

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