BuildHub Somalia

Somalia stands at a critical turning point in its development journey The country has endured decades of challenges from conflict to instability and weak institutions but recent years have seen signs of recovery With a young population vast natural resources strategic location and a growing entrepreneurial spirit Somalia holds immense potential to rebuild its economy and infrastructure for sustainable growth However to achieve this goal Somalia must bridge its infrastructure deficit and attract large-scale investment that the government alone cannot provide One of the most effective mechanisms to achieve this is through Public Private Partnerships commonly known as PPPs Public Private Partnerships are cooperative arrangements between the government and private sector entities designed to finance build and operate projects that serve the public Such projects can include roads ports power plants hospitals housing water systems and more PPPs leverage private sector expertise efficiency a...

  If you walk through any Somali city whether it’s Mogadishu or anywhere else you’ll notice something right away: almost every house, shop or wall is built with cement blocks, They’re everywhere. And if you’ve ever wondered why cement blocks are the go to material for construction in Somalia, you’re not alone. Let me break it down for you, especially if you're planning to build for the first time or considering investing in property in Somalia. Why Cement Blocks Are So Popular To put it simply, cement blocks are practical, cheap, and easy to work with. That’s a big deal in a country where building materials need to be affordable and construction needs to be fast. One of the main reasons people prefer cement blocks is availability . They're made locally in almost every town usually right next to the construction site. Builders don’t have to import them or wait weeks for delivery. You just visit the nearest block maker, choose the type you want (solid or hollow) and you'r...