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Our mission is to advance economic growth in Somalia’s private sector through partnership and a data-driven strategy

We partner with stakeholders at every stage of the value chain for as long as it takes.

SSEA HAVE CAPACITY TO ASSIST THE FISHING SECTOR WITH

CAPACITY BUILDING

SSEA partners with development agencies and other stakeholders to enhance fisherfolk, processors, traders, exporters and service providers capacity along the fisheries value chain.

COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

A complete fishery management system must recognize a wide range of influences that affect the interaction between the fishery, its stakeholders and the aquatic environment. The system adopted for each fishery must be well adapted to the specific conditions found at that location.”

RESOURCES

SSEA’s resources ensure valuable content remains available to you 24x7. Click on the links below to access the various self-service options and programmes. Our resources will enable knowledge sharing and increase training reach to stakeholders

MARKETING

SSEA links the fishing industry and members to national and international markets. This is made possible through creating direct market linkages, supporting members to attend national and international trade fairs and providing timely market information. SSEA, together with its members is continuously promoting Somali seafood products internationally and is lobbying for access to international markets such as the EU

ADVOCACY & LOBBYING

SSEA influences and advocates for a conducive national and international business environment, Policies, tariffs and trade agreements on behalf of its members and the fisheries industry in Somalia. This is done through public and private partnerships at both local and international level

COMPLIANCE & STANDARDS

SSEA with other stakeholders supports members to comply with national and international market requirements. We collaborate with institutions that set the standards and implementers to bring compliance to Somali fisheries industry and producers through participation in interpretation of standards