Mintid Farayar Posted March 26, 2013 The Sage;930743 wrote: Considering the importance of lobbying and advocacy in the realm of international affairs, having the services of a group such as this would be an advisable investment for the Somaliland government. At $22,000/month , it would amount to $264,000/year which is only 0.15% of SL's $174,000,000 USD budget. A good investment for advancing the interests of Somaliland, increasing it's visibility, and engaging with key influential nations. A little late in the game, but better late than never. This same move was suggested to Egal during his trip to the U.S. in 1999 but to no avail. Once again, it was strongly suggested to Rayaale for the next 8+ yrs but still no movement. Well, it seems Siilaanyo & co. saw the light. Interestingly enough, the news bulletin mentions it was the Ministry of Presidential Affairs that hired the firm, not the Foreign Ministry. Xirsi's learning fast Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted March 26, 2013 Mintid Hirsi has multiple jobs he does his part of the foreign policy he some times operates as a prime minister and some times as a peace maker between elders. Some times he is the goverment spokesmen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpha Blondy Posted March 26, 2013 Xaaji Xunjuf;930729 wrote: Dr bidaar has his shortcomings but when it comes to foreign policy all Somalilanders should support it. This was a good step in the right direction also there should be more lobby offices in African capitals. Somalilanders should put their nation before anything else Alpha freedom has a price but if Somalilanders pay it together than victory will be theirs. i agree. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted March 27, 2013 Hmm. Let's hope these guys actually do some work and have an incentive to aim for otherwise they could just milk it and sit in their offices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carafaat Posted March 27, 2013 http://www.independentdiplomat.org/ I remember these guys pitching for an assignment few years back. Maybe SL contact them as well. Does someone have Xirsi's email. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted March 31, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wEWQX4S7i_c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites