SSE (Somaliland Society in Europe) and Somaliland Community in Finland (Somaliland Seura) Invite You to the SSE AGM and Conference Friday 25th- 27th April 2014.
SSE (Somaliland Society in Europe) and
Somaliland Community in Finland (Somaliland Seura)
Invite You to the SSE AGM and Conference
Friday 25th- 27th April 2014
Place of meeting: Hotel Helsinki
Together we can be the best
SSE’s Annual General Meeting and Conference is held annually and is attended mainly by representatives of Somaliland Diaspora Organisations in Europe and other Somaliland Diaspora people. SSE is organising this years’ AGM and Conference in cooperation with Somaliland Seura ry (SL), which is an umbrella organisation of Somaliland community organisations in Finland.
Key themes include:
Challenges the Republic of Somaliland faces, and the opportunities it has.
The issue of the Recognition of Somaliland and its implications for the security, stability and development in the Horn of Africa
Sharing information and good practices on Somaliland Diaspora issues
Ways of improving partnership working, networking, and collaboration between Somaliland organisations in the EU countries and the government of the Republic of Somaliland
Confirmed speakers at the Conference include:
Prof: Ahmed Samatar, James Wallace, professor of International Studies, Deane of the Institute for Global Citizenship.
Prof. Gerard Prunier, Professor of Anthropology, Expert in Horn of Africa
Paul Whiteway, Independent Diplomat, Director
Seppo Lehtinen, Mayor of Turku City Council, Special Envoy, Horn of Africa,
Dr. Kimmo Kiljunnen, Counsellor of Vantaa City,
Liisa Jaakonsaari, MEP (SDP),
Matti Heinonen, Head of Section of the International Cooperation, Finnish Immigration Service (MIGRI),
Petri Hataniemi, Foreign Ministry, International Cooperation Department
Representatives of Somaliland Diaspora
We are also expecting to join us Somaliland Government and Diplomatic Officials.
Expected Outcomes of the AGM and Conference:
Demonstrate current challenges and opportunities of Somaliland
Produce scholarly report that critically analysis that the recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state is in the interest of the region and of the international community
Draw the attention of the Finnish Government to the volatile security concerns in the Horn of Africa.
The establishment of strong network and joint projects between SSE member organisations.
Strengthening partnership work and strategic links with Somaliland government institution as well as with civil society organisations.
Highlighting the benefits of SSE network and find out ways of improving communication and collaboration.
Electing and endorsing a new SSE Executive Committee
After the Conference, there will be networking opportunities.
For more information please contact The SSE preparatory committee
Yours Faithfully,
-Abdourahman Yassin - Hassan Nur Chair of SSE (Somaliland Seure executive member) Tel: 0033+689831266 Tel: 00358+0035842085403 -Hassan Ali - Mustafa Ismail Chair of Somaliland Association in Finland Member of Preparatory committee 00358+445564652 Tel: 0044+ 7983804940 -Iid Hassan (SSE Executive member) -Moote Haji Ali BOTAN Tel: 0044+7870515334 Tel: 0044+7912639319