Public and Private Sector Capacity Building

Public and Private Sector Capacity Building

Public and Private Sector Capacity Building

Peacebuilding Area
May 12,2022

Baidoa Electric Company

Baidoa Electric Company (BECO) is the largest electricity provider in Baidoa, Somalia. The company was formed in 2012 after the merger of five smaller electricity companies, each operating independently in various neighborhoods of Baidoa. BECO has made remarkable strides in job creation, economi...
March 02,2022

Green Paradise Hotel

Green Paradise Hotel (“the Hotel”) is a woman-owned, budget-friendly hotel established in 2011 in the Green Zone area of Mogadishu.
November 01,2021

Soma Chicken Farm

A poultry farm located in Garowe, Puntland. SCF sells chicken meat, eggs, and manure and has demonstrated its ability to successfully raise poultry and sell into the local markets.
October 28,2021

AADCO Paper Factory

Founded in 2013, AADCO Paper Factory (“AADCO”) is a paper factory based in Hargeisa, Somaliland. AADCO manufactures exercise books and A4 printing paper.
July 27,2021

SolarGen Technologies

Solargen Technologies is a renewable energy company founded in 2012. Among other solar products, they produce solar water pumping systems, rooftop solar panel grids, and miniature grids.
Saddam M. Ahmed
April 21, 2025

Green Energy, Greater Impact

SolarGen’s Rise in Somalia’s Renewable Sector
At a time when electricity was both scarce and costly, SolarGen emerged as a beacon of innovation in the renewable energy space, designing tailored solar solutions for households, businesses, farms, and entire towns.
SolarGen construction workers and project managers attaching solar panels to the top of a roof
Saddam M. Ahmed
April 14, 2025

Clean Water, Bright Future

How Afi Water Factory is Revitalizing Somalia
Afi Water Factory is exploring new market entry opportunities and expansion plans. By leveraging its strong foundation, Afi aims to provide even more communities with safe and affordable drinking water across Somalia.
Afi water employee checking the newly crafted bottles and taking them off the rotating machine
Saddam M. Ahmed
February 11, 2025

Mogadishu's Leader in Luxury

Green Paradise Hotel
The success of Green Paradise Hotel is a testament to resilience, strategic investment, and the power of accessible financing.
Outside upshot of the Green Paradise Hotel in Mogadishu
Saddam M. Ahmed
January 02, 2025

Empowering Somalia’s Fishing Industry

The Somali National Fishing Company (SNFC), established in 2002, has been a cornerstone of Somalia’s fishing sector, connecting fishing cooperatives with international and domestic markets.
Somali National Fishing Company staff member placing fish into a container of ice
Saddam M. Ahmed
November 27, 2024

Powering Progress

Baidoa Electric Company (BECO)
Baidoa Electric Company (BECO) has provided reliable, affordable electricity to Baidoa in Somalia’s South and Central regions for over a decade, and aims to serve as a model for other communities.
Close up shot of Baidoa Electric Company's solar panels on their company property in Mogadishu
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