Somalia-USA Agriculture Forum (Hybrid)

300 Washington Ave SE,Minneapolis MN 55455

24 October, 2022

Description

Somalia is in a serious crisis, with over seven million people in need of urgent assistance. Largely driven by the hydrological drought, long-running conflict, lack of purchasing power, poor humanitarian access, and underlying vulnerability, over 800,000 people are currently displaced in Somalia. Approximately 60% of Somalia’s population is nomadic or semi-nomadic pastoralists who mainly breed cattle, camels, goats, and sheep and 25 % of Somalis conduct agriculture for a living. This dependence on climate vulnerable livelihoods, combined with limited access to basic social services, is what makes the people of Somalia particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. This unique forum will bring together professionals from diverse fields to dialogue and explore issues related to the theme, and its impact on the people in Somalia, environment, business sector, economic growth, and human and social capital. Our speakers will share their professional and personal vantage points and opinions on selected topics. Our express goal for this forum is to assist the people in Somalia by shining a light on the current climate change issues in Somalia and to provide sustainable solutions for the future. Unison Africa is an international development organization created by like-minded professionals who believe in the future of Africa. Our strategy is to work closely with the agenda of the public and private sectors in order to establish opportunities for business and human development within Africa.