Somaliland: Guul Group Pursues Trade and Investment Growth from Finland

After Finland Ambassador to Kenya reveals plans to support Somaliland with production of renewable energy
President Silanyo receives Amb Tarja Fernandez at his offices in Hargeisa

By: Mahmud Walaleye
Somalilandsun- Plans are afoot to entice more trade and investment locally by Finland based companies
Similarly Guul Group-GG a locally based international consultancy firm is establishing mechanisms that will facilitated the intend growth through Encouraging Finnish Diaspora and companies to explore opportunities in the untapped potential in Somaliland.
During a visit to Somaliland by Nairobi based Finland’s diplomatic envoy to Kenya MS. Tarja Fernandez the government in Helsinki which is already working on health improvement related projects in Somaliland is intend on extending support to local production of renewable energy from waste products
According to the firms CEO Mohamed Guleid Ibrahim his Hargeisa and London firm with a target of facilitating foreign investment to somalilandsun worth $100m by 2020 is eyeing the Finnish market within both the Somaliland Diaspora in Finland and Finnish nationals as well
‘I had the privilege of meeting with Ambassador Tarja Fernandez and Counsellor Eeva Alarcon – Head of Development Cooperation at the Ambassador Hotel. and discussed investments, business start-ups, entrepreneurship and business opportunities in Somaliland, the Guul Group CEO told somalilandsun adding that Encouraging Finnish Diaspora and companies to explore opportunities in this untapped potential was mutually agreed upon. read more

Somaliland: SME Advisor/Consultant Opportunity at Guul Group

Bridging the investment gap in Somaliland – Investment facilitation | Business opportunities | Entrepreneurship enhancement

Somalilandsun – Guul group is looking for a Small Market Enterprises Advisor/Consultant with responsibilities for conducting advisory engagements (which span strategy consulting, investment readiness, partnership facilitation, project development support, and “customised projects”) with SMEs and social enterprises.

The ideal candidate who should hold a Degree (BA) in Business, Economics, Finance plus 5+ years experience in management or strategic consulting (Master of Business Administration an advantage) will also be Supporting clients to access financing with financiers, investment requirements, and transaction structures to advice clients and help them be successful in closing transactions. read more