National Investment Survey Analysis 2025
The National Investment Survey Analysis & Interpretation Summary 2025 aims to provide data-driven insights into Somaliland's investment climate, landscape, and sectoral opportunities from the investors perspective. The survey evaluates market trends, investment challenges, sectoral growth potential, and regulatory barriers, offering strategic recommendations for policy improvement, investor engagement, and industrial expansion. Key findings highlight that Hargeisa dominates the economic landscape, reflecting better infrastructure and market access. Most surveyed investors operate on a small scale, with 74.55% investing range of $100,000, indicating a predominance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Foreign investment remains limited, with only 5.45% of businesses fully foreign-owned, while local entrepreneurs make up the majority of investors. Challenges identified include regulatory compliance gaps, as 64% of businesses lack investment certificates, signaling barriers in business formalization. Additionally, high operational costs, skill gaps, and difficulties in obtaining investment capital hinder business sustainability. Sectoral diversification is limited, though agriculture, ICT, real estate, and energy are emerging as high-potential industries. Notably, 49% of businesses plan future investments in agriculture, while 54.55% are considering energy and renewable sectors, suggesting significant untapped market opportunities. The final report will provide policy recommendations to enhance investment facilitation, regulatory efficiency, workforce development, and access to finance, supporting Somaliland’s sustainable economic growth and industrialization.