Market Systems Development

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 01, 2025

From Small Paper Manufacturer to Major Industry Player

AADCO Paper Factory
AADCO started as a small paper manufacturer an is now becoming a into a major industry player, contributing to job creation, economic development, and environmental sustainability in Somaliland.
Women at AADCO paper factory wrapping booklets at a table surrounded by many booklets
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 14, 2024

The Value of Investing in Agriculture

Gobsoor Farm, with Shuraako's support, has boosted output and revenue, positively impacting the local economy and showcasing agriculture's investment potential.
Close shot of freshly picked cabbage on Gabsoor Farm in a wheelbarrow
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