H.E Farah Awash
Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Puntland
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The Investment Expo will bring together leading International and Somali/Puntland decision makers, business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to dialogue and transact on bankable investment opportunities in Puntland State. The Investment Expo will convene private equity funds mangers, development finance institutions, bankers, institutional investors, and project developers to review and transact on investment projects in Puntland State from key sectors such as fisheries, agriculture, livestock, power, energy, real estate, manufacturing, financial services, and infrastructure. The Expo will focus on unlocking private sector finance and investment in Puntland as well as boosting trade and investment between Puntland with other regions in Somalia and abroad.
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Puntland Ministry of Commerce Hon. Cabdulahi Hirsi explaining the objectives of Puntland Investment Forum and calls the businness community to participate this great event. Watch the video here
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Sunday- Tuesday
15 - 17 Sept, 2019
Where
Martisoor Hotel
Garowe, Puntland
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Ministry of Commerce Puntland
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Puntland
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Puntland Oil Reserves
Dharoor Valley and the Nugaal Valley Explorations areas may have reserves of up to 10bn barrels of oil
Puntland OIL Reserves
The basin fill is thick, with more than 10,000 feet of sediments in some areas. Several potential reservoirs are targets within the two basins. These two blocks cover an area of over 9.7 million acres. With only 3 wells drilled in the two block areas, this is one of the least explored areas in Africa.
Fishing in Puntland
Puntland has 1,600 km coastline along the Indian Ocean. Its waters are home to some of the richest fishing grounds in Africa.There is potential for great success with renewed investment in this sector.
Fish Markets
Local and International demand for fish is growing and this creates a great opportunity to develop fishing operations in Puntland.
Tourism Investment
Puntland has some of the most impressive beaches in the world. With pure sand, temperate waters and abundant wildlife.
Tourism Investment
Puntland beaches could be developed into a most-wanted tourist destination. A perfect summer destination all year round!
Agriculture
The sector is dominated by smallholder farmers who own farms ranging from 2 to 30 hectares in area. The average farm size is approximately 4 hectares.
Agriculture
Puntland's competitive advantage as an investment location for agriculture is supported by:
1. Highly underinvested sector
2. Availability of affordable labour and agricultural land
Livestock
Livestock production accounts for 60-65% of the gross domestic product (GDP).
Livestock
Livestock is the backbone of the country’s economy and supports the largest production community of the Somali people
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See the speakerslive on stage!
PIF19 is an invitation only event with a carefully curated audience. You are more than welcome to submit your application.
Philip Corper
Philip Corper, Investment Director, GEEL/USAID
H.E Said Abdullahi Dani
President of Puntland
Mustaf Mohamed Omar
President of the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia
H.E Shimelis Abdissa
President of Oromia regional state of Ethiopia
Saeeda Ahmed
Socioeconomic Entrepreneur
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Day 1
September 15, 2019
Welcoming Remarks & Objectives
Mahad Jabiye
Senior Advisor to the President and member of the “Puntland Investment Board”
Remarks from GEEL/USAID
Philip Corper
Philip Corper, Investment Director, GEEL/USAID
Philip Corper, Investment Director, GEEL/USAID
Remarks from HESPI
Dr. Ali Issa Abdi
HESPI Managing Director
Remarks from HESPI
Remarks from the Chairman of the Puntland Investment Board
H.E. Abdullahi Abdi Hersi
Puntland Minister of Commerce
Hon. Abdullahi Abdi
Minister of Commerce, Industries and Investment
Remarks from the President of Oromia Region of the Republic of Ethiopia
H.E Shimelis Abdissa
President of Oromia regional state of Ethiopia
H.E Shamelis Abdisa
Remarks from the President of Somali Region of the Republic of Ethiopia
Mustaf Mohamed Omar
President of the Somali Regional State in Ethiopia
Official Opening Remarks from Puntland President
H.E Said Abdullahi Dani
President of Puntland
Presentation and Discussion: Business environment, infrastructure and legal frameworks
H.E. Abdullahi Abdi Hersi
Puntland Minister of Commerce
Key Note Speech on “Augmenting Private Investment as an Imperative of Economic Development”
Dr. Ali Issa Abdi
HESPI Managing Director
Presentation and Discussions: Fisheries Resources in Puntland
H.E Farah Awash
Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Puntland
Day 2
September 16, 2019
Puntland’s Resources and Investment Opportunities
Professor Willy Muturi
Research Scientist
Presentation and Discussion: Livestock Resources
H.E. Abdullahi Abdi Hersi
Puntland Minister of Commerce
Presentation and Discussion: Agriculture and Environment
H.E. Abdullahi Abdi Hersi
Puntland Minister of Commerce
Presentation and Discussion: Financial regulations and banking services
Panel Discussion: Youth Employment for Peace
Dr. Ali Issa Abdi
HESPI Managing Director
Professor Willy Muturi
Research Scientist
Saeeda Ahmed
Socioeconomic Entrepreneur
Presentation and Discussion: Labour regulations
Dr. Ali Issa Abdi
HESPI Managing Director
Professor Willy Muturi
Research Scientist
Remarks from EU Ambassador to Somalia
H.E Nicolas Berlanga
Presentation and Discussion: Technology and Innovation
Day 3
September 17, 2019
Welcome Back / Programme of the day
Presentation and Discussion: Youth Entrepreneurship
Dr. Ali Issa Abdi
HESPI Managing Director
Professor Willy Muturi
Research Scientist
Ministry of Labor and Youth
Panel Discussion: How we Stimulate and Foster SMEs Start-ups and Growth
H.E. Abdullahi Abdi Hersi
Puntland Minister of Commerce
Dr. Ali Issa Abdi
HESPI Managing Director
Professor Willy Muturi
Research Scientist
Saeeda Ahmed
Socioeconomic Entrepreneur
Core Challenges of SMEs
SMEs Infrastructure Investments
Regional orientation of local markets
Panellists:
1. Adam Awale, Shuraako Country Director
2. Dr Abdirisak Yusuf, Managing Director, Salaam Bank
3. Yassir Baffo, CEO SOMTA and SITAH
Moderator:
Ahmed Said Nur, GEEL Area Manager
Presentation and Discussion: Tourism Industry
Ministry of Information and Tourism
Closing Remarks from EU Ambassador to Somalia
Philip Corper
Philip Corper, Investment Director, GEEL/USAID
Final Closing Remarks from the Government
H.E Said Abdullahi Dani
President of Puntland
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Martisoor Conference Center
Garowe, Puntland.
Jidka, Wasaaradaha
The Center encompasses 13 meeting rooms and over 20,000 square feet of meeting space. The center has meeting space that can accommodate over 1100 participants.
