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Landmark Memorandum of Understanding Signed in Somaliland

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 creation.

July 27,2024

Transforming Waste Management in Somaliland

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 growth and quality of life.

September 20,2024

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August 20, 2018

Violence and Votes: Do Coups Follow Coups?

This is the fourth post in a five-part, weekly series on elections in dictatorships. Visit our CoupCast site for information about our REIGN database and previous commentary on coups d’état.

August 20, 2018

International Fisheries Networks Connect at the American Fisheries Society

Global fisheries networks link partners to leverage knowledge, technology, and community in service of improving research and education about fisheries issues.

August 15, 2018

Novel Ways to Reuse Fish and Reduce Waste Will Benefit Livelihoods, Environment In Lake Victoria

At the Kenya Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (KMFRI) in Kisumu, interns and scientists are finding new ways to turn that waste into usable products.

August 13, 2018

Latest Blogs: Examining Maritime Security, Women’s Engagement, and State Leadership Change

In the past week, OEF programs launched three different blog series, taking deep dives into issues of maritime security, the state of Women, Peace and Security (WPS), and leadership in the Horn of Africa. These blog series consider governance issues in each realm through local, regional, and interna...

August 12, 2018

A New Hope or Cause for Concern? Leadership Change and the Prospect for Meaningful Reforms in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa

On July 9th, Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a settlement to their 20-year border war. The conflict emerged in 1998 and led to the deaths of 80,000 people before a peace agreement was drawn up in 2000.

August 06, 2018

Rural Alternative Schools (ERAs): Building Peace Through Collaboration Networks in Colombia

Rural Alternative Schools (ERAs) provide peasant communities and ex-combatants with agricultural training; technical assistance; and access to land, capital, and markets.

August 05, 2018

Violence and Votes: When Dictators Lose Elections

This is the third post in a five-part, weekly series on elections in dictatorships. Visit our CoupCast site for information about our REIGN database and previous commentary on coups d’état.

August 01, 2018

Using GIS to Identify Somali Coastal Development Opportunities

How can GIS mapping tools work with local knowledge?

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August 01, 2018

New Fund Launched for Somali Startups

The fund has been launched by investment firm Norfund, One Earth Future’s Shuraako initiative and Danish development finance institution IFU, and aims to help Somali entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses, contribute to their country’s economy and tax base, and create a significant number of job...

August 01, 2018

Peace is Ours: A Story of Peace and Reconciliation in Colombia

Inspired by real interviews with ex-combatants and FARC guerillas, this graphic novel tells the story of a fictional young couple who attempt to build their lives in the shadow of the Colombian peace process in 2016.

July 30, 2018

Investing in Sustainable Fisheries in Somali Waters

If yellowfin tuna are unsustainably fished, which tunas are sustainably-fished in Somali waters and what makes them unique? What role do sharks play in the Somali coastal marine ecosystem? And why are anchovies, herrings, and sardines more sustainable alternatives? Find out more in our Story Map abo...

July 30, 2018

Caught Red-Handed Workshops Build Momentum to Combat Illegal Fishing in the Western Indian Ocean

In Kenya, INTERPOL and Vulcan attended to discuss their efforts to combat illegal fishing. INTERPOL’s Alistair McDonnell presented their whole-of-government approach and innovative Mazu phone application to report suspicious vessels.

July 23, 2018

Cell Phones, Violence, and Boko Haram

An exploration of the role of cell phones used by non-state groups to perpetrate organized political violence.

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July 19, 2018

The Collapse of Mozambique’s 2013 Peace Agreement and Why it Matters

This discussion paper analyzes the structural and causal factors that led to the collapse of Mozambique’s landmark 1992 General Peace Agreement in October 2013 and why they matter for the country’s future stability.

July 10, 2018

From Friends to Foes (to Friends Again): Leadership Change and the Peaceful Settlement of the Eritrean-Ethiopian Dispute

Ethiopian and Eritrean governments have finally agreed to settle their two decade old border dispute that has led to the deaths of over 80,000 people

July 04, 2018

Violence and Votes: Are Noncompetitive Elections in Dictatorships Worth the Risk?

This is the second post in a five-part, weekly series on elections in dictatorships. Visit our CoupCast site for information about our REIGN database and previous commentary on coups d’état.

July 01, 2018

New Report on Somali Coastal Resources Development Opportunities

Interest in the Somali fishing sector is growing. Development agencies, donors, and investors see the potential for fisheries in Somali waters to provide income, food security, and stability in coastal communities. But reliable and up-to-date information about the state of Somali fisheries is diffic...

June 23, 2018

What Happens After Glass Ceilings Shatter?

If Hillary Clinton shatters that highest, hardest glass ceiling, what does that mean for women’s representation in legislature?

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