Overview

The conference will have presentations about various topics including good governance in Somaliland, building democratic institutions, civil liberty, women’s rights, human rights, freedom of the press, HIVAIDS, security in the Horn of Africa, and challenges facing the Somaliland business community. The delegation from Somaliland will also discuss the amazing stability and democratic progress achieved in the country in the last fifteen years, which prompted international observers to lovingly dub this young nation as “Africa’s Best Kept Secret”. Please register quickly online to make sure that you have reserved a seat at the conference.

About the Conference

The conference brings together the leaders of the Somaliland; in the administration, congress, and justice department, political establishment, and business community. Also attending is the Somaliland Diaspora, US Government officials, and US NGO’s to celebrate and contribute to the achievements of Somaliland, while discussing current challenges and offering recommendations. The Somaliland leaders will speak about the state of the nation, and will be receptive to discuss a wide range of policy issues with participants.

Who should attend

Those who are interested to see Somaliland succeed in its quest to achieve a better future for its people; those who would like to see democracy, good governance, and security take stronger roots in the Horn of Africa, and those who are interested in meeting with the leadership and the people that made the “Africa’s Best-Kept Secret” possible. This is one of the biggest Somaliland Conferences in the world and it will leave an indelible mark on those who attend.

Coming from Somaliland

Somaliland administration, leadership of the Parliament and Upper House (Guurti), Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, leaders of the political parties, leaders of the Election Commission, members of the business community, members of the media (print, radio, and TV), leaders of the higher institutions, and members of local NGO’s. .

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding the conference program, registration, hotel reservations or transportation, please contact: SOPRI at 703-774-3182 or send an email to contact@sopri.org. To get the latest information and the details about the conference; visit the official SOPRI web site at http://www.sopri.org.