In her welcoming remarks at the 2nd National Quality Infrastructure Conference, DG Hawo Ahmed Hassan noted that despite being a young agency, SoBS has made tangible progress — representing Somalia in ISO, IEC, Codex, ARSO, SMIIC & EAC, ensuring the country’s voice is heard

Our vision is to make Somalia synonymous with quality. In line with AU Agenda 2063 — The Africa We Want — standards, measurement & quality assurance are the foundation of economic growth and social well-being. #NQI2025 #SomaliaQI #Agenda2063

Abdiaziz Khalif, Project Liaison highlighted HoA DRIVE’s achievements on the quality front: support for the development of the National Quality Policy, and upgraded vet lab & new traceability and testing systems that boost Somalia’s trade readiness. #NQI2025 #SomaliaQI #HoADRIVE

At the 2nd National Quality Infrastructure Conference, Sonia Plaza (Sonia Plaza), Senior Economist at the World Bank, highlighted the progress of the HoA DRIVE Somalia project in strengthening Somalia’s National Quality Infrastructure to enhance livestock competitiveness and

“Strengthening quality infrastructure in Somalia means not only building a safer market for its citizens but also positioning the country to integrate more effectively into the EAC region.” Flavia Busingye, Director of Customs and Acting Director of Trade, EAC congratulated

Officially opening the #NQI2025 conference, H.E. Mohamoud Adan Geesood, the Minister of Commerce and Industry (Hon Mohamoud Adan Geesood) thanked the HoA DRIVE Somalia Project, funded by the World Bank, for its vital contributions to upgrading Somalia’s quality infrastructure and advancing

“Quality is not a luxury but a necessity… it’s the bridge connecting our industries to markets & the shield safeguarding our people.” — Dr. Rahba Saeed Abdullah, DG of Sudanese Standards & Metrology Organization, at #NQI2025 on the Horn of Africa’s path to safer trade & stronger

Africa makes up 15% of the world’s population but only 2.2% of global exports. Speaking at #NQI2025, Botsile Kebapetse Managing Director, Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) and ARSO President warned that without internationally recognized quality infrastructure— standards,

Day 1 of #NQI2025 in Mogadishu wrapped up with powerful exchanges, packed sessions & strong calls for collaboration on quality infrastructure. Here’s a quick visual recap of the day. 🎥Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS)

Speaking at #NQI2025 conference, Zakaria Hassan, HoA DRIVE Project Manager at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI Somalia), shared updates on the Ministry’s ongoing trade facilitation reforms, supported by HoA DRIVE Somalia. He highlighted milestones such as the draft Rules

H.E Hon Mohamoud Adan Geesood welcomed in his office a delegation led by President of ARSO Mr Botsile Kebapetse. They discussed strengthening cooperation in quality infrastructure, Harmonizing standards to support regional trade and building strong institutions to promote industrial growth.

Glad to chair the National Committee on Trade in Services in Mogadishu. The committee brings together key ministries and agencies overseeing services, at a time when Somalia is preparing its schedules of commitments for submission to the EAC and AfCFTA. #EAC #AfFCTA #Somalia.

1/1. Minister of Commerce & Industry, H.E. Amb. Gamal M Hassan held a constructive meeting with Türkiye Ambassador to Somalia, H.E. Alper Aktaş. (Türkiye in Somalia).Both sides stressed on strengthening trade cooperation, boosting investment &deepening bilateral economic ties for mutual growth

2/2. The engagement highlighted opportunities for increased market access reaffirming the commitment to translating dialogue into tangible economic outcomes that support Somalia's development priorities.

Pleased to join fellow Ministers and key trade stakeholders at the WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Together, we aim to deepen cooperation, drive inclusive growth, and position Somalia as a strategic hub for trade and investment in vital sectors.