Somalia Capacity Advancement, Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship through Digital Uplift Program (SCALED-UP)

The SCALED-UP Project was established to support Somalia’s digital transformation and economic development by empowering youth, strengthening entrepreneurship, and improving digital capabilities across public and private sectors.

The project focused on enhancing digital skills, creating employment opportunities, and supporting innovation-driven economic growth.

Project Objectives

Promote digital economic growth in Somalia
Enhance youth employment opportunities
Support startups and small businesses
Strengthen digital public services
Improve institutional capacity

Expected Outcomes

Increased digital employment
Growth of technology-based businesses
Improved digital public services
Enhanced economic resilience

Key Stakeholders

Federal Government of Somalia
Ministry of Finance
International Development Partners
Private Sector Institutions

Key Components

1. Digital Skills Development

ICT and digital literacy training
Technology capacity building
Workforce readiness programs

2. Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Startup support initiatives
Innovation ecosystem development
SME empowerment

3. Institutional Strengthening

Public sector digital transformation
Technical assistance
Governance improvement

4. Financial Inclusion

Digital financial services
Access to finance initiatives
Economic empowerment programs

Project Importance

The project significantly contributed to Somalia’s modernization efforts by promoting technology adoption, youth empowerment, and digital economic development.

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