Government Officials and Civil Society Leaders Endorse Vision for Economic Growth and Collaboration
The Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry officially launched its Strategic Plan 2025–2029 during a high-profile event held in Mogadishu. The ceremony drew key government officials, including the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Mr. MP Yusuf Mohamed Adan, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry, Mr. Mohamud Abdullahi Ahmed (Abukaate), and the Director General of Revenue at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Faysal Mohamed Hashi. Senior Chamber leadership, State chambers, and Civil Society Organizations were also in attendance.
The newly announced strategic plan outlines the Chamber’s commitment to enhancing business activities and sets forth clear objectives for the next five years. Presentations by Mr. Abdi Abshir Dhoore, Director General of the Chamber, and Deputy Director Mr. Abdinasir Jimale, highlighted the importance of the strategic plan and the Chamber’s vision for driving economic progress.
During his address, the President of SCCI Mr. Mahamoud Abdi Ali “Gabayre” thanked government partners and stakeholders, highlighting the essential collaboration between the chamber and federal ministries. He also expressed sincere appreciation to the International Labour Organization (ILO) for their expert support and partnership in developing the strategic plan, noting that the ILO’s guidance was instrumental in aligning the strategy with international standards. Civil society representative Ms. Duniyo Mohamed Ali welcomed the plan, describing the Chamber as a cornerstone of Somalia’s economic development and trade promotion efforts.
Mr. Feysal Mohamed Hashi, Director General of Revenue at the Ministry of Finance, commended the Chamber for its dedication to serving the community and underscored the importance of continued collaboration with the Ministry of Finance. Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Mahmoud Abdullahi Aadan (Abuukaate) echoed these sentiments, affirming the government’s readiness to support and partake in the plan’s implementation, while acknowledging the Chamber’s crucial role in bridging the public and private sectors.
Concluding the event, Minister Yusuf Mohamed Aadan lauded the plan as a strategic guide for business development in Somalia, reiterating the significance of partnership between the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs and the Chamber of Commerce to achieve shared economic goals.
