Somaliland Economic Forum

About #SEF2022

Somaliland Economic Forum 2022

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.

3 days

Three days of high-level content from leading economic sector experts, highlighting and presenting cutting-edge economic developments.

200+ Attendees

The conference will bring together government officials, economic experts, academia experts, economic associations and cooperatives, private sector experts and development partners experts.

15+ Speakers

We take pride in providing the best possible agenda for our audience and welcome excellent keynote proposals from economic experts.

56% Director Level & Above

The conference agenda will present a series of expert keynotes, as well as interactive panel discussions and show cases.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

day 1 agenda

Monday, Sept 12, 2022 - Somaliland Economic Forum

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Doors open

- Registration and networking

All

9:00 - 9:05 AM

Welcoming remarks

- 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

9:05 – 9:20 AM

Keynote Speeches

Keynote speaker:
-Minister of Finance Development - Dr. Sa'ad Ali Shire

Keynote speeches

9:20-10:30 AM

Official opening

- The president of the Republic of Somaliland
HE Muse Bihi Abdi

Official opening

9:30- 9:50 AM

Stand up for Coffee and refreshment

9:50 -12:00 PM

Panel Discussion 1 with Showcase and QA

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.

12:00-1:30 PM

Lunch and Prayer

1:30 - 3:00 PM

Panel Discussion 2 with Showcase and QA

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

3:00: - 3:05 PM

Closure and Remarks

Recap on main highlights from the forum and way forward.

Minister- MIID

day 2 agenda

Tuesday, Sept 13, 2022 - Somaliland Economic Forum

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Doors open

Registration and networking

All

9:00-10:30 AM

Panel Discussion 3 with Showcase and QA

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.

10:30-10:50 AM

Stand up for Coffee and refreshment

10:50-12:20 AM

Panel Discussion 4 with Showcase and QA

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.

12:20-1:30 PM

Lunch and Prayer

1:30 - 2:30 PM

Panel Discussion 5 with Showcase and QA

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.

2:30 - 4:00 PM

Panel Discussion 6 with Showcase and QA

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.

4:00: -4:05 PM

Closure and Remarks

Recap on main highlights from the forum and way forward.

Minister- MOTRD

day 3 agenda

Wednesday, Sept 14, 2022 - Somaliland Economic Forum

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Doors open

Registration and networking

All

9:00 -10:30 AM

Panel Discussion 7 with Showcase and QA

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.

10:30- 10:50 AM