Somalia’s private sector holds the key to sustainable employment. From ambitious startups to growing MSMEs to established companies, we support businesses at every stage to create quality jobs and strengthen key sectors.
Private Sector Development
Entrepreneurship Support
Startup incubation
MSME development
Business skills training
Market readiness
Innovation support
Digital transformation
Access to Finance
Growth financing
Startup capital
Equipment support
Working capital
Investment readiness
Risk sharing
Industry Strengthening
Value chain development
Processing facilities
Quality standards
Market linkages
Sector coordination
Innovation support
Impact
300+ businesses supported
100+ startups launched
800+ quality jobs created
5 processing facilities established
3 high-growth sectors strengthened
Operating in 10 regions
Our Programs
Apprenticeship Network
Turn your idea into a thriving business:
Business development support
Seed funding
Technical assistance
Market access
Skills Enhancement Fund
Transform your business into an engine for decent work creation:
Growth strategy development
Management system support
Workforce development
Quality standards
Market access
Growth Finance
Access the capital and support needed to scale:
Growth financing
Equipment support
Technical assistance
Investment readiness
Sector Development
Join initiatives strengthening key industries:
Food Processing
Fisheries Development
Green Economy
Digital Services
Join Us
Whether you're:
An entrepreneur with an idea
A small business ready to grow
An established company scaling up
An industry looking to strengthen standards
A partner focused on private sector development
The SHAQO Platform helps create businesses and sectors that deliver decent work.