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HoA DRIVE Somalia

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Official X account of the De-risking, Inclusion and Value Enhancement of Pastoral Economies in the Horn of Africa (DRIVE) project in Somalia 🐪🌱

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From Training to Action: Advancing Standards for Competitive Somali Livestock Exports #Today, the Somali Bureau of Standards (Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS)), with support from #HoADRIVE, concluded a multi-phase capacity-building program with a two-day stakeholder workshop on implementing

From Training to Action: Advancing Standards for Competitive Somali Livestock Exports

#Today, the Somali Bureau of Standards (<a href="/SobsSomalia/">Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS)</a>), with support from #HoADRIVE, concluded a multi-phase capacity-building program with a two-day stakeholder workshop on implementing
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#HappeningNow Partner financial institutions workshop on accelerating Livestock Value Chain Fund (LVCF) implementation. Strengthening collaboration on the future of #livestockfinance through risk reduction, shared learning, and PFI engagement 🐄 💼 📊

#HappeningNow

Partner financial institutions workshop on accelerating Livestock Value Chain Fund (LVCF) implementation.

Strengthening collaboration on the future of #livestockfinance through risk reduction, shared learning, and PFI engagement 🐄 💼 📊
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"Somalia’s livestock exports brought in nearly $1 billion last year — a clear signal of the sector’s strength and untapped potential," said Gargaara CEO Suleiman Dualeh at the opening of the #LVCF workshop. He welcomed representatives from 9 participating financial institutions,

"Somalia’s livestock exports brought in nearly $1 billion last year — a clear signal of the sector’s strength and untapped potential," said Gargaara CEO Suleiman Dualeh at the opening of the #LVCF workshop.

He welcomed representatives from 9 participating financial institutions,
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From dairy processing to meat exports and veterinary services, #Somalia's livestock sector is full of investable opportunities. At the #LVCF workshop for PFI's, presentations by Ministry of Livestock, Forestry & Range - Somalia and #Ganacsikaab unpacked real market gaps and high potential concrete business cases

From dairy processing to meat exports and veterinary services, #Somalia's livestock sector is full of investable opportunities.

At the #LVCF workshop for PFI's, presentations by <a href="/MoLFR_SO/">Ministry of Livestock, Forestry & Range - Somalia</a> and #Ganacsikaab unpacked real market gaps and high potential concrete business cases
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#Today: SynCap, the #LVCF investment firm, trained PFIs in a dual-track credit methodology—collaborative appraisal for larger facilities and pre-approved microloans ($500–35K)—all under a 25% risk-sharing guarantee, while Gargaara Company Limited outlined the LVCF’s $40 M fund structure (US$10

#Today: SynCap, the #LVCF investment firm, trained PFIs in a dual-track credit methodology—collaborative appraisal for larger facilities and pre-approved microloans ($500–35K)—all under a 25% risk-sharing guarantee, while <a href="/gargaara_/">Gargaara Company Limited</a> outlined the LVCF’s $40 M fund structure (US$10
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Hambalyo 1-da May 2025 ✊🏿 Wasiirka Wasaaradda Xanaanada Xoolaha, Dhirta iyo Daaqa XFS Mudane Xil. Hassan Hussein Mohamed ayaa hambalyo ku aadan munaasabadda Maalinta Shaqaalaha Adduunka u diray dhamaan shaqaalaha Soomaaliyeed iyo qoysaskooda meel kasta oo ay joogaan. Guul iyo Horumar!

Hambalyo 1-da May 2025 ✊🏿 

Wasiirka Wasaaradda Xanaanada Xoolaha, Dhirta iyo Daaqa XFS Mudane Xil. <a href="/HassanEeley/">Hassan Hussein Mohamed</a> ayaa hambalyo ku aadan munaasabadda Maalinta Shaqaalaha Adduunka u diray dhamaan shaqaalaha Soomaaliyeed iyo qoysaskooda meel kasta oo ay joogaan.

Guul iyo Horumar!
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It's a pleasure for me to participate a two day workshop on accelarationg Livestock Value Chain Fund ( LVCF) presenting RAASMFI The session opened with remarks from CEO Suleiman, who introduced the DRIVE Project, which focuses enhancing the livestock sector in Somalia. 1/2

It's a pleasure for me to participate a two day workshop on accelarationg Livestock Value Chain Fund ( LVCF) presenting <a href="/RAASMFI1/">RAASMFI</a>
The session opened with remarks from CEO Suleiman, who introduced the DRIVE Project, which  focuses  enhancing the livestock sector in Somalia. 1/2
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Today, MoCI Somalia, with #HoADRIVE support, hosted a validation workshop for the draft National Export Promotion Strategy. Stakeholders gathered to review and refine the roadmap — anchored in livestock, #Somalia’s export mainstay — to diversify offerings, upgrade trade

Today, <a href="/mocisom/">MoCI Somalia</a>, with #HoADRIVE support, hosted a validation workshop for the draft National Export Promotion Strategy. 

Stakeholders gathered to review and refine the roadmap — anchored in livestock, #Somalia’s export mainstay — to diversify offerings, upgrade trade
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Kicking off the HoA DRIVE Project Mid-Term Review Since its launch in August 2022, #HoADRIVE Somalia has focused on protecting pastoralists against climate risks, upgrading quality infrastructure and standards, and facilitating trade in #Somalia’s livestock sector. This week,

Kicking off the HoA DRIVE Project Mid-Term Review

Since its launch in August 2022, #HoADRIVE Somalia has focused on protecting pastoralists against climate risks, upgrading quality infrastructure and standards, and facilitating trade in #Somalia’s livestock sector.

This week,
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See #HoADRIVE project is reshaping the livestock sector and trade in Somalia — one story at a time! ▶️ Watch our mid-term review video to learn about key achievements: trade-friendly policy reforms, #SOMLITS - livestock traceability system to boost buyer confidence, modern

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The #HoADRIVE project is transforming lives in #Somalia through climate resilience, trade facilitation, and livestock value chain development. Our mid-term photo story booklet captures inspiring moments from supporting women livestock producers to launching the livestock value

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Successfully completed a week-long mid-term review for #HoADRIVE Somalia, funded by World Bank. Partners and beneficiaries assessed progress on climate resilience, financial inclusion, quality infrastructure, trade and livestock value chains, evaluating implementation and

Successfully completed a week-long mid-term review for #HoADRIVE Somalia, funded by <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a>.

Partners and beneficiaries assessed progress on climate resilience, financial inclusion, quality infrastructure, trade and livestock value chains, evaluating implementation and
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World Metrology Day Celebration On May 20th, every year world celebrate Metrology Day and tomorrow, Somali Bureau of Standards (SOBS) will honor this occasion with support through World Bank HoA DRIVE project HoA DRIVE Somalia

World Metrology Day Celebration
On May 20th, every year world celebrate  Metrology Day and tomorrow, Somali Bureau of Standards (SOBS) will honor this occasion with support through World Bank HoA DRIVE project <a href="/DRIVESOM/">HoA DRIVE Somalia</a>
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Celebrating #WorldMetrologyDay with Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS)! Through support for quality infrastructure, #HoADRIVE is strengthening Somalia’s livestock trade, ensuring product quality, and opening access to global markets. Trusted trade starts with strong standards. ⚖️ 🇸🇴

Celebrating #WorldMetrologyDay with <a href="/SobsSomalia/">Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS)</a>! 

Through support for quality infrastructure, #HoADRIVE is strengthening Somalia’s livestock trade, ensuring product quality, and opening access to global markets.

Trusted trade starts with strong standards. ⚖️ 🇸🇴
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At #WorldMetrologyDay in #Mogadishu, hosted by Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS), World Bank's Sonia Plaza shared how the #HoADRIVE project is advancing Somalia’s standards, metrology, and quality infrastructure— "key to facilitating trade and ensuring compliance with global benchmarks."

At #WorldMetrologyDay in #Mogadishu, hosted by
<a href="/SobsSomalia/">Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS)</a>, World Bank's <a href="/plazasonia/">Sonia Plaza</a> shared how the #HoADRIVE project is advancing Somalia’s standards, metrology, and quality infrastructure— "key to facilitating trade and ensuring compliance with global benchmarks."
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🇫🇷 At #WOAH92 in Paris, H.E. Minister Hassan Hussein Mohamed joined a ministerial roundtable spotlighting livestock as Somalia’s economic backbone. He urged stronger veterinary systems, broader vaccine access, & regional cooperation to boost trade and build resilient pastoral livelihoods.

🇫🇷 At #WOAH92 in Paris, H.E. Minister <a href="/HassanEeley/">Hassan Hussein Mohamed</a> joined a ministerial roundtable spotlighting livestock as Somalia’s economic backbone. He urged stronger veterinary systems, broader vaccine access, &amp; regional cooperation to boost trade and build resilient pastoral livelihoods.
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This week, officials from the Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS), with quality infrastructure professionals from the livestock sector, began a five-day technical visit to the KEBS KENYA in Nairobi. Supported by the #HoADRIVE, the visit marked the start of a Training of Trainers (ToT) program aimed at

This week, officials from the <a href="/SobsSomalia/">Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS)</a>, with quality infrastructure professionals from the livestock sector, began a five-day technical visit to the <a href="/KEBS_ke/">KEBS KENYA</a> in Nairobi. 

Supported by the #HoADRIVE, the visit marked the start of a Training of Trainers (ToT) program aimed at
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the Minister Hon Mohamoud Adan Geesood led Somalia's delegation at the 46th SCTIFI session in Arusha, Tanzania. The meeting emphasized boosting regional cooperation in trade, industry, finance, and investment, showcasing the commitment to East African collaboration and development. #EAC

the Minister <a href="/HonGeesood/">Hon Mohamoud Adan Geesood</a> led Somalia's delegation at the 46th SCTIFI session in Arusha, Tanzania. The meeting emphasized boosting regional cooperation in trade, industry, finance, and investment, showcasing the commitment to East African collaboration and development.
 #EAC