Shuraako News
Creating Market Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
As a program of the One Earth Future Foundation, Shuraako believes that women play a vital role in sustaining a more peaceful world. Despite the persistent barriers to women’s leadership in the economic development sector, we know that equal access is key to ensuring a prosperous future if read more
Now Accepting Applications For Business Development Training!
Shuraako is now accepting applications for the 2019 Work in Progress! program. Selected small and medium enterprises (SME) will receive tailored business development services (BDS) ranging from fundamental business principals, concepts and services, to individual enterprise advisory and read more
Shuraako selected to present at the Paris Peace Forum Nov. 11-13, 2018
Shuraako is proud to announce that we have been selected to represent One Earth Future at the Paris Peace Forum, from 11 to 13 November 2018! We’ll be joining other governance leaders, civil society representatives and NGOs in creating pathways towards a peaceful and sustainable future.
$8 Million Impact Fund Supporting Somali Businesses Launched
One Earth Future's Shuraako program signed into effect the $8 million Nordic Horn of Africa Opportunities Fund, an impact fund with major European Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) including Norfund and IFU, and the Arsenault Family Foundation. This is the first impact fund read more
Sweden, Somali Financial Institutions, & Shuraako Provide Low Collateral Loans
Shuraako is managing and coordinating a new program in partnership with the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), represented by the Embassy of Sweden, in collaboration with major Somali financial institutions, including Dahabshiil Bank International, Premier Bank, and read more
Shuraako participates in peace workshop in Bogota, Colombia
Shuraako with its sister programs, OEF Research and PASO Colombia hosted a workshop entitled: The Private Sector’s Role in Creating and Supporting Peace, at read more
Shuraako attends SOCAP 2017 the World's Leading Conference on Activating the Power of Capital Markets to Drive Positive Social and Environmental Impact
SOCAP is the world’s leading conference on activating the power of capital markets to drive positive social and environmental impact – convening the marketplace at the intersection of money and meaning. The conference brings together impact investors, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists, read more
Shuraako participates in Africa Week to Discuss US Investment Strategy in Africa
DLA Piper are delighted to be hosting Africa Week once again. With representatives from at least 18 of the DLA Piper Africa countries and colleagues from the key investment hubs in Europe, Asia and the US, the week offers a unique opportunity to hear from lawyers with on-the- read more
Shuraako Hosts Somalia Fisheries Forum
Hundreds of Somali fishers, entrepreneurs, investors, and policy makers gathered in Puntland during October 24 – 26 to promote sustainable development of the Somali fishery sector. The event was co-hosted by Secure Fisheries and Shuraako, programs of One Earth Future, and the Puntland read more
Investment Forum Lays the Groundwork for Economic Growth in Somaliland
HERGEISA, Somaliland — The three-day Somaliland Investment Forum 2017, which concluded today, signaled to the world that Somaliland is serious about taking control of its economic future and in welcoming the world to invest in its local businesses and to support its eager new read more
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Could AI Untangle the Puzzle of Enterprise Lending in Fragile States?
May 5, 2020Read MoreA new fact sheet on leveraging artificial intelligence to enable enterprise lending in fragile and conflict-affected states like Somalia.
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WIP! Case Studies
December 12, 2018Read MoreIn partnership with Shuraako and Oxfam, Work in Progress! is a program offering tailored business development services (BDS) to selected medium and small sized enterprises (SME) that demonstrate strong potential for employing women and youth in Somaliland.
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SIF 2017 Outcome Report
April 2, 2018Read MoreShuraako, 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.
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SFF 2017 Outcome Report
April 2, 2018Read MoreShuraako, 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 regional member states, as well the international community, private sector, and NGO community.
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Somali AgriFood Fund Case Studies
June 16, 2017Read MoreThese case studies highlight how four businesses in Somalia and Somaliland leveraged investments through the AgriFood Fund to increase production and efficiency.
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Firm Behavior in Fragile States: The Cases of Somaliland, South Sudan, and Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
March 29, 2017Read MoreThis report, based on field research, documents which features of business work in fragile areas and how businesses operate in regard to strategy, contract enforcement, and other aspects of firm behavior.
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Somaliland Investment Forum 2016 – Outcome Report
January 20, 2017Read MoreIn September 2016, Shuraako and the Somaliland Ministry of Trade and Investment co-hosted the Somaliland Investment Forum held in Hargeisa, Somaliland. 315 people attending the Forum were able to choose between 20 different sessions to attend.
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Somali Diaspora Investment Survey Report & Discussion Brief
June 16, 2016Read MoreThe Somali Diaspora represents a large pool of potential investment capital that could be leveraged for long-term and scaled development in the Somali region. This report assesses the preferences and behaviors of Somali Diaspora toward existing channels and opportunities for Somali-based investments and provides policy recommendations for how to better facilitate crucial investment.
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Powering Progress II: Realizing The Potential Of Renewable Energy In Somaliland, Puntland, And South Central Somalia
February 1, 2016Read MoreThe Somali renewable energy market has some of the largest potential in Africa, but often stakeholders have been working in isolation from each other and from global markets.
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Somali Skilled Workforce Survey Report
February 1, 2016Read MoreThe Somali Renewable Energy Skilled Workforce Survey sought to better understand the current and future labor force needs to effectively grow the Somali renewable energy sector
