Who We Are

SIA

Who We Are

The Somali Industry association with acronym ‘SIA’ was established in October 2012 in the presence of more than 20 manufacturers (factories owners). The association was established in Mogadishu, Somalia from manufacturers based mainly in the Banadir (Capitol State-City). Over the past 7 years, our association has grown to more than 40 members from the manufacturing and processing industries across the whole of Somalia. We have diverse industry groups ranging from beverage producers to grain processing and agriculture plants and Pharmaceutical to producers of plastics. SIA is member of the Somali Chamber of Commerce and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Mision

SIA will, via research and analysis of market data and trends, identification of best practices, provide industry insight and advocacy for the net benefit of our members. SIA will provide members opportunities to collaborate with peers and other organizations on industry, business, and professional and personal growth topics through networking via annual and regional meetings, educational, and other venues

Vision

Our vision is to be the central link for intra-industry, insight, collaboration and network in Somalia and medium to useful information and resources from domestic and international sources.

Purpose

The primary purposes of SIA is to provide the necessary resources to our members. These include, • Information on legislation (local, state and federal) and its effects on business
• Provide useful information and programs to help you meet industry standards
• Run training and education programs and organize seminars
• Facilitate networking events and manage mentoring programs
• Create network between participating members.
• Connect our members with other businesses in the industry
• Arrange public relations or advertising activities to promote your industry
• Lobby on behalf of your industry to influence government policy.

Governance and Structure

We are governed by the NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS ACT (2017) of the Federal government of Somalia. Furthermore, SIA is governed by its article of association. Our governance structure is comprised of
• Board of Directors: The BD is the primary administrator of SIA. They are made of
o Chairman of the Board and President
o Secretary of the Board and Legal advisor
o Board member - financial manager
o Board Member – regional coordinator
• Operations stuff
 o Office administrator
o Marketing Manager
o Events manager