Djibouti Holds National Consultation on the Development of Social Cohesion Paper

Djibouti, December 17, 2024—The Secretary General of the Ministry of the Interior chaired a national consultation workshop on social cohesion. The event brought together Prefects (government representatives in the regions), Presidents of Regional Councils (elected officials), and key actors from civil society. The discussions highlighted the importance of economic opportunities as a foundation for building, […]

Somalia Workshop on HoAI Social Cohesion Paper

HoAI Social Cohesion Paper

Mogadishu, Somalia- HoAI – The national consultation on social cohesion workshop kicked off today at the Palms Business Hotel in Mogadishu. The event was officially opened by National Coordinator Liban Obsiye. The social cohesion workshop was attended by Key stakeholders from the Ministries of Finance, Interior, Family, Youth, Trade, and Customs, as well as private […]

HoAI: Social Cohesion Paper Meeting

Pullman Hotel – Nairobi 21st-22nd November 2024 The National Stakeholders are having a dialogue on the Social Cohesion White Paper under the Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI). This two-day workshop has brought together policymakers, think tanks, and practitioners from the National Government, County Governments, Civil Society, academia, the private sector, and HoAI Development Partners to […]

Digital Trade Gap Assessment Communique

digital trade gap

The HoAI Secretariat has made available on its website a Digital Trade Gap Assessment which surveys the trade-related Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) landscape of the HoAI countries to identify areas for future technical and financial assistance to promote ICT integration to facilitate trade. The gap assessment has been prepared by gathering information from relevant […]

Enhancing NTB Resolution and Trade Facilitation in Horn of Africa: Study Findings

The HoAI Secretariat has made available on the HoAI website two studies on how to improve the resolution of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) in the Horn of Africa, and on inter-institutional arrangements needed to optimize the implementation of trade facilitation projects having a regional dimension launched under the HoAI. The two studies have been prepared by […]

Horn of Africa Initiative Takes Center Stage at COP28, Advocating for Regional Climate Resilience Financing and Private Sector Collaboration

Dubai, UAE – December 3, 2023: The Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI) recently orchestrated a pivotal high-level dialogue during COP28 in Dubai, uniting finance ministers, international organizations, civil society, and academics to confront the pressing need for bolstering the region’s resilience to climate variability while amplifying coordination and financing endeavors. The initiative is paving the […]