Expression of Interest for Somali SMEs & Distributors in Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, and Renewable Energy EOI Call for Somali SMEs & Distributors in Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, and Renewable Energy FOR SOMALI EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM CLICK HERE 1. Introduction The Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank (SDRB) is pleased to launch its inaugural Investment Readiness Program to identify, support, and finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across four pivotal sectors: Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, and Renewable Energy. The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) is designed to prepare high-potential Somali businesses for investment by equipping them with the technical capacity, business model strength, and governance frameworks needed to access capital. Participants of the IRP will be supported to access capital from SDRB. In addition, participants will gain access to SDRBs growing network of partners. The program includes support in areas such as business model refinement, financial documentation, compliance, and climate-smart practices, critical capabilities for operating successfully in fragile and frontier markets like Somalia. Through the IRP and complementary programming, SDRB seeks to prioritize enterprises that demonstrate potential to: · Improve sectoral value chains · Deepen climate resilience · Create inclusive employment opportunities, particularly for women and youth. By partnering with SDRB, selected SMEs will gain more than just capital, they will join a national movement to reimagine Somalias development story through strategic, high-impact investment. SDRB is issuing this Call for Applications to build a dynamic investment pipeline of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating in agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and renewable energy. 2. What Were Looking For: Through this call, SDRB is seeking to identify and support Somali SMEs that: · Are delivering innovative solutions or demonstrating strong operational performance in agriculture, fisheries, livestock, or renewable energy. · Are contributing to key value-chain gaps, from production to processing, distribution, and market access. · Require capital or technical support to scale climate-friendly or sustainable operations. · Have been excluded from traditional financing due to collateral or market constraints. 1. Focus Sectors and Illustrative Value-Chain Interventions: To support prospective applicants, the following section outlines examples of the types of SMEs and interventions SDRB is particularly interested in through this program. These illustrative Value-chain opportunities are not exhaustive but serve to guide eligible enterprises in understanding the kinds of activities that align with SDRBs investment priorities. Agriculture: Somalias agriculture sector remains a cornerstone of the economy yet struggles with inadequate irrigation, insufficient mechanization, and pervasive climate shocks. We welcome SMEs involved in: · Climate-smart irrigation (e.g., solar-powered pumps, drip systems). · Post-Harvest Management and Agro-Processing (refrigeration, packaging, milling). · Improved input supply (quality seeds, fertilizers, mechanized services). · Agro-Tech innovations that help farmers and cooperatives boost productivity and market access. · Support for export-oriented and commercial farming (including quality standards, certifications, export logistics, and access to regional/international markets). Fisheries: With one of the richest fishing grounds in the region, the Somali fisheries sector is held back by limited cold-chain logistics, weak certifications for export, and infrastructural gaps. SDRB especially seeks: · Cold Storage and Processing Facilities (canning, freezing, value-added filleting). · Boat-making and repair services to modernize local fleets and capture offshore opportunities. · Sustainable Fishing Technologies (traceability, eco-friendly gear, or improved post-catch handling). · Seafood Export Enablement (quality management, marketing, certification for regional/global markets). Tender Link : https://somalijobs.com/tenders
