YaxaaS

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    13 hours ago, Timacaddeh said:

    It's great progress that I want to see more off. It's adding unique, job-creating revenue streams to the economy. One of the things that disappoints me a little with our diaspora, is that we are essentially copycats. Don't get me wrong they are the lifeblood of Somaliland and its economy, but there is room for constructive criticism I think.

    Anybody that wants to reinvest back home tends to open businesses of which a thousand different ones already exist i.e. a Bakhaar, a restaurant etc. Though any and all investment is of course welcomed, I'd like to see more people thinking creatively and addressing the vast number of of gaps that exist in the market, like this company did.

    Thinking outside the box!

    If you’re going to have restaurants and cafeterias, why not take a chance and locate them in high traffic, motorways between major cities. The demand is clearly there.  Some travellers especially those on buses and trucks have been on long journeys and require toilet breaks, rest and food. It would also ensure ‘safer’ driving. A picturesque landscape location is a bonus not a prerequisite!

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    There are already individuals who took such a chance and are succeeding, not only is their remote highway hotel used by travellers but also by NGOs who work in the field.

     

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    Beats arguing with sadomasochists! 😄

    One of the most inspiring and genuine Somalilanders is the ‘DOCTOR’ in this video.  He encapsulates all the is good with Somaliland! Pity about the reporter, no idea why they don't script their questions before conducting an interview! Luckily the interviewee more than made up for it.

     

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    Speaking of efficiency and affordability  this is a great way to maximise land use.  Six decent size houses on 2 (Hargeisa) plots.  It should be mandatory for every house built, to pave the first metre or two of land in front of his/her house and have solar lighting on the walls facing that pavement.  They just need to add solar panels and guttering on the roof to capture rainwater!  New generation of architects and developers. Now we just need to be original with names, everything doesnt need a SOM infront of it! SOMGAS SOMTEL SOMCABLE SOMPROPERTY enough already!

     

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    11 minutes ago, Timacaddeh said:

    It's great progress that I want to see more off. It's adding unique, job-creating revenue streams to the economy. One of the things that disappoints me a little with our diaspora, is that we are essentially copycats. Don't get me wrong they are the lifeblood of Somaliland and its economy, but there is room for constructive criticism I think.

    Anybody that wants to reinvest back home tends to open businesses of which a thousand different ones already exist i.e. a Bakhaar, a restaurant etc. Though any and all investment is of course welcomed, I'd like to see more people thinking creatively and addressing the vast number of of gaps that exist in the market, like this company did.

    Agree with you 100%.  I think this is changing, albeit slowly, as the generation of diaspora changes. The new generation of diaspora are starting to filter through with fresh innovative ideas.  We just need to attract more of them.  Who better to attract them than their peers?  Vloggers like Khalid Osman on YouTube and many more, provide an invaluable service in showing that Somaliland is not just their ancestral home, but their future! Suldaanka posted a YouTube video few months ago, of a Somalilander (Bike and Fish) cycling through Somaliland, how unique and mystifying was that. Imagine the tour de Somaliland!

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    20 minutes ago, Timacaddeh said:

    A great addition to Somaliland

    Yes sxb these UBER/Deliveroo style companies are a fantastic addition to Somaliland economy providing flexible employment for young and old. I remember visiting Kampala, Uganda 10 years ago and seeing their youth sitting on their motorbikes (sometimes sleeping on them overnight), in every corner of the city, haggling to give a lift to any passer-by. They literally were the lifeline for travelling around the city very nippy and cheap and efficient.  

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     The tourism potential is immense in Somaliland. It ticks all of the boxes required.

    Safety factor✔

     People + Country

    Environmental factors ✔

    Good climate,  from sauna to autumn cool

    Beautiful scenery,  beaches, forests, mountains, flatlands, sand dunes, waterfalls, desert islands etc.

    Socio-economic factors ✔

    Accommodation, Accessibility, Amenities

    Historical and cultural factors, ✔

    Many ancient world civilizations have left their mark on this area, a connection facilitated by the region’s strategic location.

    The diaspora Somalilanders are key to taking the country to the next level. Invest, promote, debunk and demystify!

     

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    Their clannish ways are exactly what they are trying to infect Somaliland with. The reason Suldaanka is winning the moral and logical argument is because he has facts, evidence and history on his side and it’s hard to refute those, though they try. They are literally clutching at straws when they post about a goat farting in Berbera or a camel sneezing in Hargeisa, and then very next day countless innocents are killed when a bomb goes off in ____ fill in the blank.  

    • Haha - That was funny. You made me laugh! 1