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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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April 04, 2018

SALT Workshop Tackles Challenges to Improving Transparency in Seafood Value Chain

Secure Fisheries Director, Kaija Hurlburt, participated in a two-day DataLab hosted by the Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT) to accelerate learning and support collaboration on innovative solutions to sustainable and legal fisheries in the EU and Africa.

Kaija Hurlburt

April 02, 2018

Somalia Fisheries Forum 2017 Outcome Report

This report highlights event details and key findings from the inaugural Somalia Fisheries Forum in 2017. Recommendations are made for strengthening opportunities and addressing challenges for the Somali fishing sector.

Kajia Hurlburt

April 02, 2018

SFF 2017 Outcome Report

Shuraako, in partnership with Secure Fisheries, and the Puntland Ministry of Fisheries hosted the Somalia Fisheries Forum (SFF) in Garowe on October 24-26, 2017. The SFF brought together around 600 attendees to discuss ways to strengthen coordination between the Somali federal government and the reg...

Washington Post blog examines Securing Somali Fisheries report

Frontier Markets, Sustainable Energy Africa

April 02, 2018

SIF 2017 Outcome Report

Shuraako, in partnership with the Somaliland Ministry of Trade and Investment, the Somaliland Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and the Somaliland Chamber of Commerce, hosted the Somaliland Investment Forum 2017 (SIF 2017) September 19–21, 2017.

April 01, 2018

Nordfund, Shuraako, and IFU Launch a New Fund for Supporting Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in Somalia

Norfund has, together with Shuraako, a program of One Earth Future, and the Danish development finance institution, IFU, established a USD 10 million fund for supporting small and medium sized companies in Somalia. The Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund is among the first commercial investment...

Global Alliance for Reporting Progress on Promoting Peaceful, Just, and Inclusive Societies

April 01, 2018

The Role of the Private Sector in Support of Reporting Under SDG 16

In Sustainable Development Goal 16, UN member states committed themselves to tracking and releasing information about the closely related issues of peace, justice, inclusion, and good governance.

Jay Benson

March 28, 2018

Peace Enforcement and the Geography of Rebel Violence Against Civilians

To determine where United Nations funds are best used to protect civilians, we must understand where violence most frequently occurs within a conflict zone.

March 28, 2018

It’s Not Just about Europe: Understanding the Dynamics of Migration in Africa

We know a lot about the migration routes of the thousands who die at sea trying to get to Europe. But what about the plight of Africans migrating throughout Africa, often in unmonitored waters? In this third post in a series on migration issues at land and sea, we examine the risks and factors of mi...

March 21, 2018

New Security Beat: the Blog of the Environmental Change and Security Program

Somali Pirates Return as Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported Fishing Continues in the Gulf of Aden By Jean-Pierre Larroque

March 19, 2018

Fisheries and the Blue Economy Promote Maritime Security in Africa

Secure Fisheries’ Dr. Sarah Glaser presented the first Stable Seas Maritime Security Index at the Enhancing Maritime Security in Africa conference.

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Victor Odundo Owuor

March 19, 2018

Fact Sheet: Understanding SDG 10.C. Global Market on Remittances

This fact sheet seeks to identify successful strategies and reforms that countries have initiated in order to reduce remittance cost - in their effort to comply with Sustainable Development Goal 10C.

March 13, 2018

Secure Fisheries’ Advisors Provide Vital Input On Program Strategy And Growth

Two of Secure Fisheries advisors, Duncan Copeland and Dirk Zeller, attended to provide expertise.

March 12, 2018

Developing Intelligence and Information Capabilities: Making UN Peacekeeping More Effective

Tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence is essential to successful peace operations. Understanding the situation on the ground allows peacekeepers a better chance of success by guiding deployments, force protection measures, and other crucial operational decisions. Peacekeepers must also ...

March 11, 2018

US Navy Joins Secure Fisheries In Project Caught Red-Handed

Robert Mazurek briefed the Maritime Partnership Program for United States Naval Forces Europe and Africa on the Caught Red-Handed (CRH) project during a visit to Buckley Airforce Base on March 11th, 2018.

March 09, 2018

Hopeful Milestone or Cause for Concern? Understanding the Risks Behind Colombia’s Upcoming Presidential Election

Postwar elections often increase the risk of renewed fighting between combatants. Will this be the case with Colombia’s upcoming presidential elections?

March 08, 2018

Private Sector Data Builds More Peaceful and Inclusive Societies

A new study shows how public-private partnerships can contribute to the data revolution, called for by the UN Secretary-General, to strengthen the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Private sector data builds more peaceful and inclusive sociaties

March 08, 2018

Recognizing the Crucial Role Women Play in Peace and Security Around the World

For International Women’s Day, OEF recognizes the crucial role women play in peace and security around the world.

Laura C. Burroughs

March 08, 2018

Gender Mainstreaming

This document describes how Secure Fisheries incorporates gender into our work, explains women’s roles and challenges in the fisheries sector, and discusses the harm of gender-blind fisheries development.

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