[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] $\"\"$ Jeremy Wyatt<\/b> <\/strong><\/p>\n

After working in the City of London for 20 years bulding a successful career consulting in the finance sector, Jeremy relocated to Kenya and has since launched a number of companies and initiatives. His motivation is to promote economic growth and reduce poverty in developing countries through Private Sector Development (PSD). In bringing projects to life, he undertakes detailed research and establishes strong links with the private sector, donors, NGOs and ministries. Living and working out of Nairobi, his main focus is in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia.
\nJeremy has a strong sense of duty for building sustainable and environmentally conscious solutions in developing countries ensuing the creation of Iftiin (meaning light in Somali).<\/p>\n

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$\"\"$ Paul Simkin<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

has worked in the Horn of Africa for the past 20 years, with the European Commission, United Nations and specialist conflict mediation organisations.\u00a0 Paul specializes in peace building and governance, he has played an active role in the work around Kenya\u2019s post election violence, conflict in the great lakes region and the protracted Somali crisis.
\nPaul has done a wide range of governance related work, from electoral support, parliamentary assistance, local governance through to institutional capacity support.\u00a0 He is currently managing the UN\u2019s support to Somali government\u2019s local governance programmes, striving to improve representation, accountability and services for the women and men of Somalia.
\nPaul has maintained a personal commitment to environmental protection and is one of the founding members of Nkwichi lodge\u00a0www.nkwichi.com<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0 www.theforest.co.ke<\/a><\/p>\n

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$\"\"$ Lino Carcoforo<\/b> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Lino is a\u00a0 development professional with over 7 years of experience working across the Somali region and Kenya, specialising in market development and value chain analysis with emphasis on the \u2018Making Markets Work for the Poor Approach\u2019. His most recent experience with the Somalia Stability Fund has ensured that Lino is well-versed in the analysis of the vibrant market sectors in Somalia and that he has undertaken, not only analysis on key productive sectors including fisheries and energy, but can also provide technical assistance in the structuring of financing methods and conducting due-diligence on Somali-run businesses.\u00a0<\/span>
\nLino is experienced in leading, developing and executing strategy for early and growth stage businesses. In Kenya he was the co-founder of the \u2018Innovation 4 Africa Fund\u2019. In Somalia he worked on the Somalia Youth Livelihood Project devising a successful framework to involve Somalia youth more actively in the private sector.<\/p>\n

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$\"\"$ Mohamed A. Abdi<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mohamed is the Private Sector Team leader at Somali Public Private Dialogue (PPD) platform that is supported by International Financial Corporation (IFC) of World Bank Group and other members of the international community. He is a tireless and fearless advocate and promoter of sills-in-demand and vocational programs within our educational system and a high powered and energetic community and business organizer with the capacity of managing people and processes \u2013 formal or informal, planned or spontaneous. Acting as the current President of the Galmudug Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the official spokesperson of the <\/b>Somali Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mohamed is relentless in his support for private sector initiatives that encourage economic growth and improvements of livelihoods across Somalia.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"