Somali Magazine – A new generation of young entrepreneurs is emerging in Somalia, launching innovative startups that are helping to solve some of the country’s most pressing problems.
One example is a startup called AgriPro.
AgriPro is a start-up that is developing a mobile app that helps farmers in Somalia to track their crops and get advice on how to improve their yields. The app has been downloaded by over 10,000 farmers, and has helped them to increase their crop yields by an average of 20%. It has also led to more interest in the discipline slowly reviving an art many believe to be dying among the youth.
Another example is a startup called EduSol. EduSol is developing a platform that provides much needed online education to children in rural Somalia. The platform has over 100,000 registered users, and has helped over 10,000 children to access quality education. The startup is a particularly innovative one with endless applications across the African continent.
These are just two examples of the many innovative startups that are being launched by young Somali entrepreneurs. These startups are helping to create jobs, improve the economy, and improve the lives of the people of Somalia.
The rise of young entrepreneurs in Somalia is a sign of hope for the country’s future as is with any country. It shows that Somalia’s youth are well placed to contribute and take over the development of their country from their predecessors. With the support of the government, the private sector and the international community, these entrepreneurs can help to build a better future for Somalia.
Here are some of the benefits that these startups are bringing to Somalia:
• Creating jobs: These startups are creating jobs for people in Somalia, especially the youth. This will help reduce unemployment and poverty in the country.
• Improving the economy: Startups generate revenue and stimulate economic activity. This will help boost Somalia’s economy.
• Improving the lives of people: These startups are providing essential services to people in Somalia, such as education and healthcare and the various other fields that they touch on. This is helping to improve the quality of life for people in the country.
The rise of young entrepreneurs in Somalia is a positive development for the country. It shows that Somalia has a bright future, and that its youth have the capability to be its next economic drivers.
By Derrick Kabonyo