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GSEF publishes the most authoritative data on Somali entrepreneurship. Download our annual reports, research papers, and policy briefs.
Annual Report
GSEF 2024 — The Full Story.
GSEF Annual Report 2024
The definitive account of GSEF 2024 — from the summit floor in Nairobi to the investment tables, from keynotes by world leaders to grassroots entrepreneur spotlights. Featuring full impact data, partner highlights, and the outlook for 2026.
- 3,000+ delegates from 40 countries
- 12 investment deals announced on-site
- 500+ entrepreneur spotlights
- Full summit agenda & session summaries
- Diaspora capital flow analysis
- 2026 strategic roadmap
Annual Report
GSEF 2025 — The Full Story.
GSEF Annual Report 2025
The definitive account of GSEF 2025 — the momentum, the partnerships, and the entrepreneurs driving Somalia's economic transformation.
- Record-breaking delegate attendance
- New diaspora investment commitments
- Expanded entrepreneur spotlight series
- Full summit agenda & session summaries
- Sector-by-sector ecosystem analysis
- Strategic outlook for 2026 & beyond
Research & Policy
Deeper Dives.
Diaspora Capital Flows into Somalia
An analysis of remittance patterns and the growing shift toward structured investment.
Fintech Innovation in East Africa
How mobile money and Islamic finance are reshaping financial inclusion in the Horn of Africa.
Women Entrepreneurs: A Somali Lens
Profiling the rise of women-led businesses and the systemic barriers they continue to face.
Somalia's EAC Entry — Business Impact
What East African Community membership means for trade, logistics, and SME growth.
Youth Entrepreneurship Index 2024
A first-of-its-kind ranking of entrepreneurship conditions for Somali youth at home and in the diaspora.
Nairobi as a Somali Business Hub
The growing role of Nairobi as the launchpad for Somali startups seeking East African expansion.
Press
Latest News.
GSEF 2026 Announced: Nairobi to Host Africa's Premier Somali Entrepreneurs Forum
March 2026
GSEF Partners with UNDP Somalia to Scale Diaspora Investment Programme
January 2026
GSEF 2024 Concludes with Record 3,000 Delegates from 40 Countries
June 2024
GSEF Launches €2M Innovation Fund for Somali Tech Startups
April 2024
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