UK-Somaliland Trade & Investment Forum

14 Oct 2014

WWW.HA-BA.COM

12 countries - 300 million people - 1 dynamic region

Raising public awareness of the business opportunities in the Horn of Africa

Bring individuals and organizations with an unparalleled knowledge to one of Africa’s most exciting strategic gateway regions

Play a constructive role in highlighting transparency, corporate governance, social responsibility and equity in international trade

Key Priority Areas

The defining factors for the next five years in the Horn Africa region and Somaliland in particular are;

Continued Political Stability

Infrastructure development

Access to capital

Quality education (addressing local skills gap)

Political Stability (Nabad iyo Caano)

Somaliland continuously maintained relative stability and security

Free and fair elections, Peaceful transfer of power

One of the best democracies in Africa

Development of effective government institutions

Development of business friendly regulatory frame work

Infrastructure Development

The missing link of major regional transport corridors

Upgrade of Berbera Corridor

Availability of reliable Energy/PowerExploitation of abundant renewable energy

Connection to the regional grid

ICT ServicesProvisions of affordable broadband

Access to Capital

Somaliland continuously maintained growth

Creation of the right environment

Opportunity for all, based on equality, tolerance and respect

Foreign direct investment

Education & Skills

Improving the quality of education and local skills base

Development of Vocational & Technical qualification programs

Industry specific and demand-led training courses

Opportunity for all based on equality, tolerance and respect for all

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