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October 16, 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...
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.
OEF
September 20, 2024

Transforming Waste Management in Somaliland

Kaafi Enterprise for Environmental Protection and Sanitation (KEEPS)
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 grow...
Saddam M. Ahmed
August 26, 2024

Client Spotlight: Tayo Plastic Factory

Hargeisa, Somaliland
Tayo Household Plastic Factory Ltd., a local company with big dreams, has been transforming the landscape of plastic manufacturing since 2017.
Saddam M. Ahmed
August 14, 2024

Somaliland Investment & Expo

Hargeisa, Somaliland
One Earth Future is a proud co-sponsor of this year's Somaliland Investment & Industrial Exhibition in Hargeisa! Our Somaliland Director of Shuraako gives us a quick look inside where Shuraako clients and other Somaliland entrepreneurs have the chance to attract new investors, form strategic partner...
Saddam M. Ahmed
July 27, 2024

Landmark Memorandum of Understanding Signed in Somaliland

The Initiative Aims to Boost Investment in the Production Sector
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 cre...
Saddam M. Ahmed
July 26, 2024

Client Spotlight: ILO Tango

A simple idea has blossomed into a refreshing success story. Since 2002, ILO Tango has been quenching thirsts and winning hearts with its delectable powdered fruit drink mixes.
Saddam M. Ahmed
May 29, 2024

Shuraako and The Danish International Development Agency Team Up

To Launch a Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Program for SME's
The initiative provides support for small and medium-sized enterprises to help them thrive in the Somali region. Hoden, the project manager in Mogadishu, says this technical assistance and capacity building program is part of a bigger strategy to help solve problems in many sectors of the emerging e...
Saddam M. Ahmed
May 06, 2024

OEF Hosts Co-Creation Workshop for Youth Empowerment Hosted in Hargeisa

OEF hosts a groundbreaking co-creation workshop focusing on youth empowerment in the fisheries, livestock, and agricultural sectors. This event is a step toward laying the groundwork for a more prosperous and inclusive future by providing a platform for collaboration and innovation.
May 06, 2024

Project Kalluun Catch Composition Data

The data here was collected from December 2022 to February 2023 and the graphs include the different types and amounts of fish that were caught over a 3-month period in Mogadishu, Bosaso and Kismayo.
OEF
May 06, 2024

The Applications of AI and Machine Learning in Fisheries Management

Artificial intelligence—specifically, machine learning—is beginning to play a significant role in fisheries management for capturing a proliferation of data, analyzing data, and conducting advanced computations, as well as processing natural language, recognizing patterns, and making predictive anal...
April 15, 2024

Outcome Report of the Africa Regional Dialogue 2024

The Summit of the Future, The Africa We Want and the United Nations We Need
This report encapsulates the collective wisdom, aspirations, and commitments forged during our time together, as we embarked on a journey to envisioning a brighter future for Africa within the framework of a reinvigorated United Nations and closer collaboration with the African Union and eight assoc...
Saddam M. Ahmed
April 07, 2024

OEF's Shuraako Program Hosts Iftar Meeting

Uniting Voices for Economic Progress
Mogadishu :  OEF's Shuraako Program recently hosted an inspiring Iftar gathering on March 28th, 2024, at Mogadishu's Paradise Hotel. The event brought together clients, stakeholders, and representatives from various agencies, underscoring a pivotal moment for the program's trajectory and future pros...
Saddam M. Ahmed
March 28, 2024

Spring Training Highlights

Injooni Fishing Village in Kismayo, Jubbaland Somalia
One Earth Future's Secure Fisheries, organized a skill-based training session in the Injooni fishing village in Kismayo, Jubbaland Somalia. The training focused on various aspects of fishing equipment, particularly net making, maintenance, and repair. Five members from neighboring fishing communitie...