The Government of Somaliland is organizing the first National Economic Forum namely the 2022 Somaliland Economic Forum with the objectives of identifying opportunities, presenting solutions to problems, and rethinking the Somaliland economic situation through the perspectives of professionals and economists. Kicking on September 10, 2022, the 2022 Somaliland Economic Forum will provide insight into Somaliland's attempts to strengthen its position as a significant economic player in the region.The forum will also highlight Somaliland as a key investment destination for value-added projects in industries supporting Somaliland's National Vision 2030 and National Development Plan III (2022–2026), as well as establishing a competitive and diversified knowledge-based economy.
The forum will cover the many economic strategies that were enacted to establish proposed policies and preserve the stability and balance of the country’s economic growth.
The forum will provide insights on the economic climate, potential investment opportunities, and recent developments. The first edition of this significant event is being organized by the planning committee of the 2022 Somaliland Economic Forum.
Three days of high-level content from leading economic sector experts, highlighting and presenting cutting-edge economic developments.
The conference will bring together government officials, economic experts, academia experts, economic associations and cooperatives, private sector experts and development partners experts.
We take pride in providing the best possible agenda for our audience and welcome excellent keynote proposals from economic experts.
The conference agenda will present a series of expert keynotes, as well as interactive panel discussions and show cases.
- Registration and networking
All
- Minister of Planning and National Development - Dr. Ahmed Adan Buuhane
- The Minister invites the preparatory committee to the stage for thank you statement.
Minister -MoPND
Keynote speaker:
-Minister of Finance Development - Dr. Sa'ad Ali Shire
Keynote speeches
- The president of the Republic of Somaliland
HE Muse Bihi Abdi
Official opening
Theme 1: Panel discussion on Food security and Environment (Water, Agriculture, Fisheries & livestock)
Opening remarks
- Food security cluster coordinator
- Minister of Agricultural Development
- Minister of Livestock and Fishery
- Five-minute Showcase on status and challenges about Agriculture, Fisheries & livestock
- Panel discussion
- QA and recommendation
Details for the panel discussion are in the deck's annex.
Theme 2: Panel discussion on Foreign Direct Investment and Manufacturing:
Opening remarks
- Industries Association chairperson
- Minister of MIID
- Five-minute Showcase on status and challenges about Foreign Direct Investment and Manufacturing
- Panel discussion
- QA and recommendation
-Five-minute Showcase on status and challenges about Foreign Direct Investment and Manufacturing
-Panel discussion
-QA and recommendation
Details for the panel discussion are in the deck's annex
Recap on main highlights from the forum and way forward.
Minister- MIID
Registration and networking
All
Theme 3: Panel discussion on Trade and Transit (Logistics, Qat, import substitution, export promotion and Tourism Development)
Opening remarks
- Trademark East Africa
- Deputy Manager of Somaliland Free zone Authority
- Chairman of Chamber of Commerce
- Minister/DG
- Five-minute Showcase on status and challenges about Trade and Transit
- Panel discussion
- QA and recommendation
Details for the panel discussion are in the deck's annex.
Theme 4: Panel discussion on Financial services (Banking and Insurance)
Opening remarks
- Presentation on Impact of Waheen Market fire on Economy
- Governor of Central Bank of Somaliland
- Chairman of National Insurance Authority
- Five-minute Showcase on status and challenges about financial services(Banking and Insurance)
- Panel discussion
- QA and recommendation
Details for the panel discussion are in the deck's annex.
Theme 5: Panel discussion on Energy and Mining
Opening remarks
- Chairman of Energy Commission
- Minister of Energy and Mining
- Five-minute Showcase on status and challenges about Energy and Mining
- Panel discussion
- QA and recommendation
Details for the panel discussion are in the deck's annex.
Theme 6: Panel discussion on Infrastructure Development
Opening remarks
- Minister of Transport and Roads Development
- Minister of ICT
- Five-minute Showcase on status and challenges about Infrastructure Development
- Panel discussion
- QA and recommendation
Details for the panel discussion are in the deck's annex.
Recap on main highlights from the forum and way forward.
Minister- MOTRD
Registration and networking
All
Theme 7: External Aid Planning and coordination (Humanitarian and Development Aid)
Opening remarks
- Director General
- Five-minute Showcase on status and challenges about External Aid Planning and coordination
- Panel discussion
- QA and recommendation
Details for the panel discussion are in the deck's annex.
Recap on main highlights from the forum and way forward.
Communique will be presented as a media brief.
Minister- MOFD
VP of the Republic of Somaliland
Appreciation award will be given to the technical preparatory committee
VP and Cabinet