For planting, the farm relied heavily on rental tractors, which were not only costly but at times unavailable when needed. Prior to receiving its Shuraako-facilitated investment, the farm had 12 hectares (75 percent) of the land under cultivation, producing a variety of fruits and vegetables.

In addition to its accommodations and in-house restaurant, Crown has become very popular for events in Hargeisa such as weddings and ceremonies. Through a Shuraako-brokered investment, the company was able to renovate the hotel space, install an elevator, and purchase equipment, supplies, and decora...

Through a Shuraako-facilitated investment, the farm was able to secure the funds necessary to support its planned production expansion, including the purchase of high-yield, pest-resistant pepper seed varieties.

Through a Shuraako-facilitated investment, Bardaale was able to procure a truck, which reduced its high transportation rental costs while allowing it to transport a higher volume of produce to market in a timely manner.

ONN analyst Xu Tianran gave an interview to The Korea Herald to share his thoughts on the recent satellite tests conducted by the DPRK.

ONN analyst Xu Tianran was interviewed by NK News to share his thoughts on the recent satellite tests conducted by the DPRK.

Although the events that have taken place in Ukraine since the 24th of February would seem to have no direct impacts related to potential nuclear escalation on the Korean Peninsula, the ONN Analyst Team has begun consideration of potential unintended or tertiary impacts, as well as consideration of ...

The PeaceCon panel discussion “Connecting Our Evidence: Creating Alignment in Measuring Peace and Conflict” presented several perspectives about how to address the issues invoked by the idea of “evidence-based practice” in peacebuilding.

Our core organizational strategy and values require us to take seriously the idea that our goal is to catalyze systems that are sustainable, that are scalable and—most importantly—that actually address problems underlying conflict. So we’ve developed a theory of incubation, based on iteration and sc...

In 2015, negotiations were in full swing during the Colombian peace process. The negotiators were discussing one of the most complex issues: the delicate question of transitional justice and who would be held accountable for the thousands of war crimes. After a complete deadlock, President Juan Manu...

Our column this month by OEF Executive Director Jon Bellish focuses on how we are innovating through this reality with two peacemaking and negotiation programs that aim to transform seemingly impossible conflicts through teamwork, creativity, relationship-building, and the use of open-source data to...

Art Café is a restaurant serving Somali and Mediterranean cuisine in Hargeisa. The restaurant is unique in its layout for having open outdoor space for dining, which is rare among restaurants in Hargeisa

Established in 2010, Burao Solar System installs renewable energy systems for offices, warehouses, and residences. Alternative sources of power are expensive in larger cities, and rare in rural areas

Kaah Electrical General Trading (“Kaah”) is a renewable energy company established in 2003. The company sells solar panels, inverters, solar water pumping systems, off-grid solar systems, solar streetlight systems, and accessories.

Hill Development and Construction Company was established in 2018 with the objective of providing quality commercial buildings and affordable housing in Somaliland.