Somali entrepreneurs’ forum brings investors together in Nairobi
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Shabellemedia
The Global Somali Entrepreneurs Forum was held for the third time in Nairobi, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors and public officials. Discussions focused on innovation, investment and regional economic cooperation, according to Shabellemedia, which cited Somali Trade Minister Jamaal Maxamed Xasan among others.
The International Somali Entrepreneurs Forum, held for the third time in Nairobi, brought together entrepreneurs, investors and officials involved in developing regional trade and investment, reports Shabellemedia. Discussions focused on innovation, economic cooperation between the countries of the region and the creation of sustainable growth.
Somalia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Jamaal Maxamed Xasan, delivered a speech focused on opening up Somalia’s trade opportunities. Ambassador Jabriil Ibraahim Cabdulle, for his part, stressed integration and cooperation between East African countries to boost investment and promote inclusive prosperity.
Participants highlighted the activities of Somali entrepreneurs in aviation, livestock exports, manufacturing, agriculture, financial services, hydrocarbon trading and real estate. Their networks link the markets of Somalia, Kenya and other East African countries in particular.
The forum follows calls for greater integration of African markets, after the East African Business Council backed market unity on 21 September (East African market unity).
