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Saddam M. Ahmed
November 14, 2024

The Value of Investing in Agriculture

The Case of Gabsoor Farm
Gobsoor Farm demonstrates the high potential of agricultural investments. With Shuraako’s support, the farm has not only increased its output and revenue but has also positively impacted the local economy and community. Gobsoor’s journey is a strong example of why farms, with strategic investment, a...
Close shot of freshly picked cabbage on Gabsoor Farm in a wheelbarrow
OEF
October 30, 2024

Agriculture, Food Security, and Peace

The Horn of Africa, encompassing countries like Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, faces some challenges in food security due to recurrent droughts, conflicts, and climate change. Cultivating food in this region is not just about feeding the population; it is intrinsically linked to sustainable...
a red canvas bag sitting on a farm filled with large perfectly shaped green bell peppers
OEF
September 30, 2024

The Greenhouse Strategy

Transforming Agriculture and Promoting Sustainable Peace in Hargeisa
Gobsoor Farm operates over 15 greenhouses, ensuring a continuous supply of tomatoes throughout the year. The farm’s advanced infrastructure includes two boreholes, drip irrigation systems, and solar-powered water pumps, all contributing to efficient and sustainable farming practices.
A group of farmers walking in between 2 greenhouses on a partly sunny day
Saddam M. Ahmed - Communications and Visibility Specialist
August 24, 2023

Reviving Hope Through Skill: A Tale of Community Transformation

In the heart of the Bulahar fishing community, a transformation was underway, fueled by the determination of individuals like Khalid Hassan. Khalid's journey from a community member to a skilled mechanic unfolded, marking a turning point for his community and their relationship with the sea.
Aydin Shahidi
April 24, 2023

Sensemaking as a Tool for Deepening Organizational Learning

Leveraging the power of collective sensemaking can amplify the impact of learning efforts and help organizations practice adaptive management more effectively. This, in turn, enables organizations to proactively manage risks and seize emerging opportunities for scaling impact.
Sensemaking
Aydin Shahidi
November 18, 2022

Leveraging A Learning Approach to Address Complex Problems More Effectively

Throughout OEF’s journey, we have learned a few organizational heuristics that are key for embracing the characteristics of complexity while maintaining operational effectiveness and maximizing the opportunity for impact. We believe that one of the core competencies organizations can leverage in suc...
Leveraging A Learning Approach to Address Complex Problems
November 14, 2022

Breaking Through Impossible Conflict with the BB3 Workshop

For the past 5 years, xNI has been working with William Ury, co-founder of Harvard’s Program on Negotiation and best-selling co-author of Getting to YES to distill 45+ years of experience working in difficult conflict around the world into a proven method and mindset that works to transform seemingl...
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