Agenda
Dive into our comprehensive agenda designed to address critical topics in agricultural development. Each session features expert speakers and panel discussions that explore investment opportunities, innovative practices, and the challenges facing the sector.
Day 1
TUESDAY – 1st OCTOBER, 2024
Day 2
WEDNESDAY – 2ND OCTOBER, 2024
UNVEILING POTENTIAL AND BUILDING BRIDGES
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Registration
- The exhibition hall opening at 8:00 AM for visiting booths and B2B networking
- Promotional videos from MoAI, international and domestic businesses
- Stage entertainment and side interviews.
9:00 AM – 10:20 AM
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM:
Introduction and housekeeping instructions followed by opening.
Setting the Stage: Fostering partnerships for trade, investment and development in Somalia’s agricultural value chains.
By Dr. Mohamud Hussein, Event Facilitator
09: 15 AM – 09:20 AM:
A short documentary showcasing Somalia’s diverse agricultural landscape and its potential across key value chains including fruits, vegetables, livestock and fisheries.
9:20 AM – 9:30 AM:
Welcome remarks:
Prof. Mohamoud Mohamed Mohamoud – Director General, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Federal Government of Somalia.
9:30 AM – 10:00:
Statements by:
- Etienne Peterschmitt – Country Representative to Somalia, FAO
- Kristina Svensson – Country Manager for Somalia, World Bank
- E Pier Mario Daccò Coppi – Ambassador of Italy to Somalia
- E. Joachim Waern – Ambassador of Sweden to Somalia
Official remarks by:
- E. Karin Johansson – European Union Ambassador to Somalia
- E. Mohamud Abdirahman Sh. Farah – Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development
- E. Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Maareeye) – Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
Official opening by the Chief Guest
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM:
- Signing of Memorandums of Understanding and Agreements, officiated by the Minister for Commerce and Industry.
- Launch of EU funded project – Food safety systems and trade facilitation across agri-food value chains in Somalia, officiated by the Minister for Commerce and Industry.
- Group Photos – VIPs Only
10.20 AM- 12.00 PM
Exhibition and B2B Networking: Exploring Agri-investment Opportunities
- Attendees and VIPs to explore the exhibition hall to view and connect with companies showcasing products, services, and technologies.
- Group photos, interviews and B2B networking.
12.00 PM- 1.00 PM
Networking Lunch and Prayer Break
1:00 PM- 1:25 PM
Presentation I:
Somalia’s potential in Agri-Value Chains – challenges and opportunities
- Presented by: Dr Mohamed Abdiweli – Food Systems Convener – Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
- Content: This presentation will set the stage for panel discussion I, providing expert analysis of the current state of Somalia’s Agri-value chains and highlighting strengths, weaknesses and growth opportunities.
Presentation II:
EU investment in agri-value chains – success stories
- Presented by: Mrs. Caroline Adriaensen – European Union Head of Cooperation to Somalia
Content: This presentation will highlight some outcomes/results from previous EU-supported value chain initiatives for the agricultural sector.
1:25 PM- 2:25 PM
Panel Discussion I – Critical Infrastructure for Somali Productive Sectors: Building a Stronger Foundation
- Content: An interactive discussion focusing on critical both physical (e.g., irrigation systems, storage facilities, transportation networks) and quality infrastructure needs within the agricultural value chain, including effective regulatory frameworks for agri-inputs quality, product quality, seed inspection and certification standards. Experts will explore investment opportunities for public-private partnerships to address these needs and improve overall efficiency of the value chains.
- The discussion will also touch on role of government in creating and maintaining enabling business environment to promote investment, including fast tracked business registration and licensing processes, tax incentives for import of agricultural input and export of output.
Moderated by: Mr. Luca Pagliara – European Union – Productive Sectors Programme manager
Panelists:
- Feysal Ali, Senior Advisor – Ministry of Livestock Forestry and Range
- Paolo Paron, Senior Land and Water Advisor, SWALIM – FAO Somalia
- Abdi Diirshe, Director of General – Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy
- Abdiqadir Abdisalam Abdinor, Director of National Quality Institute – Somali Bureau of Standards
2.25 PM- 3.10 PM
Business Partners for Somalia I
Business Partners for Somalia I: Building partnerships and unleashing investment opportunities for the productive sectors
The session sets stage for international and domestic businesses to showcase their products and services.
Moderated by: Ygor Scarcia, Industrial Development expert O.i.C – UNIDO
- Presentation 1: Dr. Hamed Beheshti, CEO and Co-founder of Boreal Light GmbH
- Presentation 2: Mr. Raphael Kigomo, Operation Manager – GAALLOOGE
- Presentation 3: Mr. Ahmed Abdi Yasin, Managing Director – Calaf Group,
- Presentation 4: Mr. Emanuele Zobbi – Export Area Manager – Argo Tractors SpA
- Presentation 5: Mr. Ahmed Abdukadir Jama, Manager – TARGET AGRO,
- Presentation 6: Mr. Andrea Magnano, CEO, NABU srl-Dunia srl
3.10 PM – 3.25 PM
Presentation: Presentation of the EU facility “Value Chain Analysis for Development”. Include video on Value Chain Analysis for Development (VCA4D) | Capacity4dev (europa.eu), and Q&A session
Presented by: Olimpia Orlandoni – Director of Value Chain for Development
3.25 PM- 4.30 PM
Conclusion of the first day by the Event Facilitator
B2B Networking & Exhibition Visits
SECURING PARTNERSHIPS AND CHARTING THE FUTURE
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Registration
- The exhibition hall opening at 8:00 AM for visiting booths and B2B networking
- Promotional videos from MoAI, international and domestic businesses
- Stage entertainment and side interviews.
9:00 AM – 9:45 PM
Business Partners for Somalia II
Business Partners for Somalia II: Building partnerships and unleashing investment opportunities for the productive sectors in Somalia.
Moderated by: Mr. Ismail A. Ali – Head of Investment Facilitation and Support, SomInvest
- Presentation 1: Mrs. Rimma Honsberg, CEO – EMPO-NI
- Presentation 2: Mr. Mohamed Said Abukar, CEO – Somali Meat Company
- Presentation 3: Mrs. Mulki Mao, Operations Manager – Filsan
- Presentation 4: Dr Albert Esper, Managing Director – INNOTECH
- Presentation 5: Mr. David Maina, Feed and Fodder Business Development Specialist – AU-IBAR
- Presentation 6: Mr Renato Marai, Collaborator – SUBA Seeds.
9:45 AM – 10:10 AM
Presentation I & Presentation II
Presentation I:
Somalia’s investment climate – the role of public-private partnerships (PPPs)
Content: This presentation will set the stage for the panel discussion II which focuses an expert analysis of the current state of Somalia’s PPP, Regulations, and Investment Opportunities in the sector.
- Part A: Presented 1 by: Abdirizak Hassan Yusuf, Director of Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
- Part B: Presented 2 by: Abdiweli Abdullahi, General Manager, Mumin Group– Successful PPP Story
- Part C: Presented by: Ahmed Dubow Kainan, Hand-in-Hand Initiative – a new framework for developing targeted transformative investments in Agri Value Chains, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation.
Presentation II:
Investment opportunities in Somalia’s agribusiness and food sector
Content: Investment opportunities in Somalia’s agribusiness, covering key areas including agro-inputs, agro-processing, research, traceability, quality standards, certification and climate-smart agriculture.
Presented by: Lee Sorensen – Team Leader EU SDIT Project
10:10 AM- 11:30AM
Panel Discussion II:
Facilitating policy dialogue on Private Sector, Trade and Investment
Content & Focus: Facilitating policy dialogue on Private Sector, Trade and Investment in Somalia. As part of this, it is expected to explore national policy and legal frameworks for business environment and investment climate, and strategic Somalia’s priorities in this area. It will also cover ongoing and future effort in shaping Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) as an avenue of developing local private sector’s competitiveness through joint ventures with international firms to promote both foreign direct investment and market access.
Moderated by: Abdirizak Hassan – Senior Expert – EU SDIT Project
Panellists:
- Abdirizak Hassan Yusuf, Director of Trade- – Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Abdullahi Igal, Senior Advisor – Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
- Mohamoud Yasin – Dahabshiil International Bank
- Hodan Osman, Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank
- Njeri Mungai Ngaruiya, Investment Fund for developing Countries (IFU)
- Nishdeep Sethi, Group Director of Structured Finance – African Guarantee Funds (AGF)
- Kalton Hassan, Country Officer – International Finance Corporation (IFC)
11:30 PM- 12:30 PM
B2B (Integrated Throughout Day 2)
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B2B ( throughout Day 2):
- Exhibition Hall: Open throughout the day, showcasing products, services, and expertise from international and domestic companies.
- Company Presentations: Presentations within the exhibition hall by companies to highlight their offerings.
- Pre-arranged B2B Meetings: Continued B2B matchmaking meetings to facilitate focused discussions and potential collaborations between interested parties.
12.30 PM- 1.30 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH AND PRAYER BREAK
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
High-Level Round Table: Policy Level Discussion
Launch of the Somalia Agricultural Development Fund – Mr. Mustafe Waayeel, Senior Advisor – Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM:
Joint Statement – Summary of deliberations and agreed follow-up actions
Delivered by: Dr Mohamud Hussein, Event Facilitator
2:10 PM – 2:35 PM:
Closing remarks by VIP speakers:
- – E. Karin Johansson – European Union Ambassador to Somalia
- – E. Hassan Hussein Mohamed Elay – Minister of Livestock Forestry and Range
- – E. Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi – Minister of Commerce and Industry
- – H.E. Mohamed Hassan – Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy
- – H.E. Mohamed Abdi Abdirahman – Minister of Planning, Investment and Economic Development
2:35 PM – 2:45 PM:
- Official closing of the conference by:
H.E Mr. Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Maareeye) – Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
H.E Salah Ahmed Jama – Deputy Prime Minister (TBC)
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM:
- Networking, Official Event Group Photo.
3:00 PM: Photo opportunity with Press