Shirweynihii Labaad ee Qaranka / The Second National Forum

Shirweynaha Horumarinta Ganacsatada Yaryar, Kuwa Dhexe iyo Iskaashatooyinka 2026

2026 Somaliland Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives Development Forum

Mawduuca / Theme

Xoojinta Helitaanka Maaliyadda ee Ganacsiyada Yaryar, Kuwa Dhexe iyo Iskaashatooyinka: Horumarinta Kobaca Ganacsiga iyo Dhaqaale-dhisid loo dhan yahay

Strengthening Access to Finance for MSMEs and Cooperatives: Promoting Business Growth and Inclusive Economic Development

Taariikhda / Date
16–17 September 2026
Goobta / Venue
Serene Sarovar Premiere, Hargeisa

Wararka iyo Ogeysiisyada

News and announcements

3 sawir · photos
25 Oct 2026
Hargeysa, Sabti, 24-ka Oktoobar 2026: Wasiirka Wasaaradda Ganacsiga iyo Dalxiiska Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland ayaa ka qaybgalay sannad-guuradii koowaad ee Ururka We Invest, oo ka shaqeeya maalgelinta iyo horumarinta haweenka leh ganacsiyada yaryar iyo kuwa dhexe. Munaasabadda ayaa lagu qabtay Hotel Ambassador ee magaalada Hargeysa.

Wasiir Cabdiraxmaan Xasan Nuur, Wasiirka Wasaaradda Ganacsiga iyo Dalxiiska Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland, ayaa khudbad uu ka jeediyey madasha ku sheegay in labadii sannadood ee u dambeeyey Wasaaraddu xoogga saartay horumarinta ganacsiyada yaryar, kuwa dhexe iyo iskaashatooyinka, iyadoo mudnaan gaar ah la siinayey haweenka leh ganacsiyada yaryar. Wasiirku waxa uu xusay in Wasaaraddu tababbarro lagu kobcinayo aqoonta iyo xirfadaha ganacsi u qabatay 464 xubnood, kuwaas oo 298 ka mid ahi yihiin haween, una dhiganta 64.2% guud ahaan ka-faa’iidaystayaasha. Tababarradu waxay diiradda saareen maaraynta ganacsiga, xisaabaadka, suuq-geynta, daryeelka macaamiisha, hoggaaminta, xalinta khilaafaadka iyo dib-u-habaynta xeerarka iskaashatooyinka. Waxa uu intaa ku daray in tababarradani qayb ka yihiin dadaallada Wasaaradda ee lagu xoojinayo awoodda maamul iyo ganacsi ee haweenka iyo ganacsatada kale, laguna abuurayo fursado shaqo, korna loogu qaadayo koboca dhaqaalaha dalka.

Hargeisa, Saturday, 24 October 2026: The Minister of the Ministry of Trade and Tourism of the Republic of Somaliland attended the first anniversary celebration of We Invest, an organization dedicated to financing and supporting the development of women-owned micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). The event was held at the Ambassador Hotel in Hargeisa.

Minister Abdirahman Hassan Nur, Minister of Trade and Tourism of the Republic of Somaliland, stated in his speech at the event that over the past two years, the Ministry has focused on developing micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives, with particular priority given to women-owned small businesses. The Minister noted that the Ministry had provided business training to 464 participants, of whom 298 were women, representing 64.2% of the total beneficiaries. The training covered business management, accounting, marketing, customer care, leadership, conflict resolution, and the revision of cooperative bylaws. He added that these training programmes form part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the managerial and business capacities of women and other entrepreneurs, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the growth of the national economy.

3 sawir · photos
13 Oct 2026
Hargeysa- Axad, 13 October- 2026,Kulanka Wacyigelinta iyo Tababarka Xirfadaha Hoggaaminta, Xallinta Khilaafaadka, Dejinta iyo Dib-u-habaynta Xeer-hoosaadka 27 ka mid ah masuuliyiinta iyo xubnaha Iskaashatada Xoolo-dhaqato-beeraleyda ee Deegaanka Maygaagta, Degmada Hargeysa.

Agaasimaha Guud ee Wasaaradda Ganacsiga iyo Dalxiiska Jsl mudane Maxamed Xuseen Aadan (Jabaake) ayaa Hoolka Wasaaradda ka furay tababar ku saabsan hoggaaminta, xalinta khilaafaadka iyo dib-uhabaynta xeerarka iskaashatada. Tababarkan oo ay soo qabanqaabisay Waaxda Horumarinta Ganacsiyada Yaryar, Kuwa Dhexe iyo Iskaashatooyinka ayaa loo qabtay 27 ka mid ah masuuliyiinta iyo xubnaha Iskaashatada Xoolo-dhaqato Beeraleyda ee Maygaagaha, oo ka tirsan Degmada Hargeysa. Agaasimaha Guud oo madasha hadal kooban ka jeediyey ayaa carrabka ku adkeeyey sida ay Wasaaraddu uga go’an tahay horumarinta iskaashatooyinka dalka, xoojinta maamulkooda iyo kobcinta doorkooda ku aaddan horumarinta dhaqaalaha iyo isku-filnaanshaha bulshada.

Hargeisa- Tuesday, 13 October 2026,Awareness and Training Session on Leadership Skills, Conflict Resolution, and the Development and Revision of the Bylaws of the Maygaagta Pastoral and Agricultural Cooperative in Hargeisa District.

The Director General of the Ministry of Trade and Tourism of the Republic of Somaliland, Mr. Mohamed Hussein Aden (Jabaake), officially opened a training session at the Ministry’s Conference Hall on leadership, conflict resolution, and the revision of cooperative bylaws. The training was organized by the Department of MSMEs and Cooperatives Development for the leaders and members of the Maygaagaha Pastoral and Agricultural Cooperative in Hargeisa District. In his brief opening remarks, the Director General emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to developing cooperatives across Somaliland, strengthening their management and governance, and enhancing their role in economic development and community self-reliance.

3 sawir · photos
13 Oct 2026
Hargeysa- Axad, 11 October 2026 Furitaanka Tababarka Aqoonta Maaliyadeed oo loo qabtay 50 ka mid ah Haweenka Ganacsatada Yaryar ee suuqyada Caasimada Hargeysa

Agaasimaha Waaxda Horumarinta Ganacsiyada Yaryar, Kuwa Dhexe iyo Iskaashatooyinka ee Wasaaradda Ganacsiga iyo Dalxiiska Somaliland ayaa ka qaybgalay furitaanka tababar loo qabtay 50 ka mid ah Haweenka Ganacsatada yaryar ee Caasimada Hargeysa, kaas lagu xoojinayo aqoonta maaliyadeed ee haweenka ganacsatada ah, kaas oo ay soo qabanqaabisay Somaliland Women in Finance Initiative (SWIFI), iyadoo kaashanaysa Baanka Somaliland. Tababarkan ayaa ujeeddadiisu tahay in kor loo qaado fahamka haweenka ganacsatada ah ee maamulka maaliyadda, kaydinta lacagta, maaraynta dakhliga iyo kharashaadka, diiwaangelinta xisaabaadka ganacsiga iyo fahamka adeegyada maaliyadeed ee ay heli karaan.

Hargeisa- Sunday, 11 October 2026 – Opening of Financial Literacy Training for 50 Women Small-Scale Entrepreneurs Operating in Hargeisa’s Markets.

The Director of the Department of MSMEs and Cooperatives Development at the Somaliland Ministry of Trade and Tourism attended the opening of a financial literacy training programme aimed at strengthening the financial knowledge and skills of women entrepreneurs. The training was organized by the Somaliland Women in Finance Initiative (SWIFI), in collaboration with the Bank of Somaliland. The training aims to improve women entrepreneurs’ understanding of financial management, savings, income and expense management, business record-keeping, and the financial services available to support their businesses.

Shirweynuhu waa maxay?

About the Forum

Shirweynuhu waa madal qaran oo isugu keenta dowladda, hay'adaha maaliyadeed, qaybta gaarka loo leeyahay, shuraakada horumarinta, jaamacadaha iyo ganacsatada, si looga wada hadlo xalal wax ku ool ah oo lagu xoojinayo ganacsiyada yaryar, kuwa dhexe iyo iskaashatooyinka.

The Forum is a national platform bringing together government, financial institutions, the private sector, development partners, universities and entrepreneurs to agree practical measures for strengthening Somaliland's micro, small and medium enterprises and cooperatives.

—Helitaanka maalgelinta iyo badeecadaha maaliyadeed ee ku habboon ganacsiyada yaryarAccess to finance and lending products suited to smaller enterprises
—Diyaar-garowga maalgashiga (Investment Readiness) ee ganacsatadaInvestment readiness among entrepreneurs
—Xoojinta iskaashatooyinka iyo nidaamka sharci ee hagayaStrengthening cooperatives and the legal framework that governs them
—Aqoonta maaliyadeed iyo maaraynta ganacsigaFinancial literacy and business management
—Doorka haweenka iyo dhallinyarada ee ganacsigaThe role of women and youth in enterprise
—Wada-hadalka dowladda iyo qaybta gaarka loo leeyahayPublic–private dialogue

Marti-sharafta

Guests of honour

H.E. Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi
H.E. Mohamed Ali Aw Abdi
Madaxweyne-ku-xigeenka Jamhuuriyadda Somaliland
Vice President of the Republic of Somaliland
Martigeliye · HostH.E. Abdirahman Hassan Nur
H.E. Abdirahman Hassan Nur
Wasiirka Ganacsiga iyo Dalxiiska
Minister of Trade and Tourism
Abdillahi Hassan Aden
Abdillahi Hassan Aden
Wasiirka Maaliyadda iyo Horumarinta Dhaqaalaha
Minister of Finance and Economic Development
Dr. Abdisallaan Husein Cawale
Dr. Abdisallaan Husein Cawale
Wasiirka Isgaadhsiinta iyo Tiknoolajiyadda
Minister of Communication and Technology
Kaltuun Sheekh Xasan Cabdi
Kaltuun Sheekh Xasan Cabdi
Wasiirka Qorshaynta iyo Horumarinta Qaranka
Minister of Planning and National Development
Milgo Mohamed Elmi
Milgo Mohamed Elmi
Wasiirka Shaqada, Arrimaha Bulshada iyo Qoyska
Minister of Labour, Social Affairs and Family
Siciid Sheekh Mohamed Buraale
Siciid Sheekh Mohamed Buraale
Wasiirka Maalgashiga iyo Horumarinta Warshadaha
Minister of Investment and Industrial Development
Abdinaasir Ahmed Xirsi
Abdinaasir Ahmed Xirsi
Guddoomiyaha Baanka Dhexe ee Somaliland
Governor, Central Bank of Somaliland
Eng. Abdirisaq Mohamed Farah
Eng. Abdirisaq Mohamed Farah
Maayirka Caasimadda Hargeysa
Mayor of Hargeisa
Jamaal Caydiid Ibraahim
Jamaal Caydiid Ibraahim
Guddoomiyaha Rugta Ganacsiga, Warshadaha iyo Beeraha ee Somaliland
Chairman, Somaliland Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
Abdikadir Ismail Ahmed Jaylaani
Abdikadir Ismail Ahmed Jaylaani
Agaasimaha Sanduuqa Horumarinta Dhallinyarada Somaliland
Director, Somaliland Youth Development Fund
Martigeliye · HostEng. Mohamoud Hussein Adan (Jabaake)
Eng. Mohamoud Hussein Adan (Jabaake)
Agaasime Guud, Wasaaradda Ganacsiga iyo Dalxiiska
Director General, Ministry of Trade and Tourism
Mohamed Abdi Hashi
Mohamed Abdi Hashi
Agaasime Guud, Wasaaradda Shaqada, Arrimaha Bulshada iyo Qoyska
Director General, Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Family

Barnaamijka

Programme

Barnaamijkan waa qabyo. Waqtiyadu way beddelmi karaan. · This programme is provisional. Times may change.

Maalinta Koowaad
Day One · Wednesday 16 September 2026
  • 08:30–10:35Furitaanka · 14 qayboodOpening programme · 14 items
  • 11:00–15:30Kalfadhiyada farsamada · 3 qayboodTechnical sessions · 3 items
Maalinta Labaad
Day Two · Thursday 17 September 2026
  • 08:30–12:30Kalfadhiyada farsamada · 3 qayboodTechnical sessions · 3 items
Ujeeddooyinka
Forum objectives
—Balaadhinta maalgelin la awoodi karo oo loogu talagalay ganacsiyada yaryar iyo iskaashatooyinkaExpand affordable finance for MSMEs and cooperatives
—Xoojinta diyaar-garowga ganacsiyada ee amaahda iyo maalgashigaStrengthen enterprise readiness for lending and investment
—Kordhinta fursadaha ganacsiyada ay haweenku leeyihiinIncrease opportunities for women-owned businesses
—Isku-raacida dib-u-habaynta siyaasadaha iyo xeerarka mudnaanta lehAgree priority policy and regulatory reforms
—Isku-xidhka ganacsiyada iyo suuqyada gudaha, gobolka iyo kuwa dhijitaalka ahConnect enterprises with domestic, regional and digital markets

Warbixinta Shirweynaha 2026

The 2026 Forum report

330+
Ka-qaybgalayaal
Participants
2
Maalmood
Days
13
Marti-sharaf gaar ah
Guests of honour
8
Soo-jeedino
Presentations
7
Cilmi-baadhisyo
Research papers
6
Doodo kooxeed
Panel discussions
11
Qodob war-murtiyeed
Communiqué resolutions
1
Filim dokumentari
Documentary

Shirweynuhu wuxuu soo saaray 11 qodob oo war-murtiyeed ah, oo lagu daabacay warbixinta buuxda.

The Forum issued eleven resolutions, published in full in the report.

Sawirro

Photographs

The opening of the 2026 Forum
Furitaanka Shirweynaha 2026The opening of the 2026 Forum
Presenting an award at the Forum
Guddoonsiinta abaalmarintaPresenting an award at the Forum

Dukumentiyada Shirweynaha

Forum documents

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