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One Earth Future's Secure Fisheries, organized a skill-based training session in the Injooni fishing village in Kismayo, Jubbaland Somalia. The training focused on various aspects of fishing equipment, particularly net making, maintenance, and repair. Five members from neighboring fishing communities participated in the session alongside local fishermen.

March 28,2024

Addressing Migration And Value Chains In The Arauca Region

Since 2021, this project generates opportunities for socio-economic inclusion and employment for the vulnerable local population and Venezuelan migrants.

March 27,2024

One Earth Future's Shuraako Program Joins The Invest Somalia Conference and Expo 2024 in Mogadishu

Mogadishu, April 24, 2024 - The Invest Somalia Conference and Expo has a clear message: the time to invest in Somalia are now. Somalia has demonstrated its readiness to embrace investment, setting the stage for fruitful partnerships and initiatives. Organizers and attendees are focused on paving the way for a more interconnected future for the region.

April 24,2024

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Curtis Bell

One Earth Future

April 06, 2016

Why Democratization Does Not Solve the Coup Problem

March 15, 2016

Somalia Ratifies Port State Measures Agreement

With this action, Somalia has shown the international community that it is committed to protecting its own marine resources in addition to supporting other nations in the worldwide effort to curb IUU fishing.

Kelsey Coolidge, David A. Poplack

March 01, 2016

Powering Progress II: Realizing The Potential Of Renewable Energy In Somaliland, Puntland, And South Central Somalia

The report explains key challenges in the Somali energy market, and explores the potential benefits to economy, society, and individuals that would arise from increased electrification.

February 20, 2016

Somali Renewable Energy Forum 2016

OEF’s Shuraako program hosted the Somali Renewable Energy Forum 2016 in Hargeisa, Somaliland in collaboration with the Somaliland Ministry of Energy on February 20-23, in response to local demand. Participants had the opportunity to network with international industry leaders, attend expert panels a...

Curtis Bell

February 17, 2016

Coup d’État and Democracy

This article explains coup activity in democracies by adapting insights from the literature on commitment problems and framing coup around the threats leaders and potential coup plotters pose to each other. The author uses several data sets of coup activity and democratic constraints to find signifi...

February 15, 2016

22 Mixed Farm

22 Mixed Farm is situated in Jibgale, a fertile location 22 km east of Garowe. The Farm has been in operation since 1995 and provides the surrounding community with an assortment of fruits, vegetables, and dairy milk.

February 13, 2016

Hodan Fishing

Hodan Fishing is based in Eyl, Somalia. The cooperative provides Nugaal and Mudug regions with fresh fish.

David Schoeller-Diaz

February 08, 2016

Is A New Political Tide Rising in South America?

Leftist democratic victories at the turn of the century, known as the “Pink Tide,” have been floundering with recent high-stake elections across South America, though the winners are hard to classify.

Dilma Rousseff Receives Hugu Chavex Pic from Nicolas Maduro

February 05, 2016

OEF Research Provides Fact Sheet on Refugees and U.S. National Security

This fact sheet gives an overview of the U.S. refugee admittance process and the current research on the threat posed to U.S. national security by refugees.

Refugees US National Security Facts Research

February 01, 2016

In the Wake of Ebola, Sierra Leone Seeks to Renew Holistic Push for Peace and Gender Equality

Sierra Leone launched its National Action Plan (SiLNAP) for advancing women’s participation in decision-making around peace and security in 2010, following a comprehensive assessment that mapped existing national, provincial, and local level initiatives.

David Poplack

Kelsey Coolidge

February 01, 2016

Powering Progress II: The Potential of Renewable Energy in Somaliland, Puntland, and South Central Somalia

This report provides a common operating picture based on diverse information collected from renewable energy experts, development actors, donors, and Somali businesspeople in the traditional and emerging renewable energy market.

Maia Blume

February 01, 2016

Somali Skilled Workforce Survey Report

The Somali Renewable Energy Skilled Workforce Survey sought to better understand the current and future labor force needs to effectively grow the Somali renewable energy sector.

Curtis Bell

January 15, 2016

When and Why Coups Occur During Civil War

January 13, 2016

Sahra's Farm

Mrs. Sahra Islan Mohamed owns and manages a four-hectare farm that is situated on fertile land just outside of Garowe, Puntland. The farm has been in operation for nearly ten years producing a range of horticulture.

January 12, 2016

Goljano Mixed Farm

Goljano is an organic farming project involving mainly horticulture and livestock fattening production. Goljano seeks to produce goods locally, thereby eliminating the complete reliance on the import economy. Hence Goljano has a diversified range of activities that include: sesame farming and sesame...