Advancing Circular Technologies for Infrastructure and Value-chain Enhancement in Somalia (ACTIVE) Project

About this project

<p>The <strong>overall objective</strong> of ACTIVATE project is to contribute to sustainable economic growth by empowering Somali communities to have climate resilient infrastructure in renewable energy access, circular economy and agri-food systems.</p><p>The <strong>specific objectives</strong> (outcomes) are:</p><p>1. Increase access to affordable renewable energy technologies and market growth for pastoralist, agro-pastoralist, and fishing communities.</p><p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To enhance adoption of circular economy practices by MSMEs across the 5 identified value chains</p><p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Climate resilient agri-food system enhanced by efficient and effective market-based value chain approaches</p><p>Key <strong>activities </strong>include rehabilitating boreholes and wells, powering water sources with renewable energy (RE) to benefit over 50,000 households and 200,000 livestock, and installing desalination plants at strategic locations. The project will also provide 300 irrigation pumps, establish RE-powered potable water systems with drinking points for communities and livestock, and conduct baseline studies to evaluate market demand and investment prospects in Somali agri-food and pastoral sectors. Additionally, RE-powered processing systems will support local meat, milk, sesame, and cereal industries, alongside refrigerated vans for transporting dairy and fish products.</p>

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 4Quality Education
• 5Gender Equality
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 10Reduced Inequalities
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Somalia

Sectors

Energy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologiesAgricultural development

Focus

Gender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusClimate mitigation · Main focusClimate adaptation · Main focus

Places

SO - 419705-2

Funded by

European Commission

Implemented by

ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AG ENCY UK UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION

Accountable

INTERNATIONAL NGO

Passes funds through

Directorate-General for International Partnerships

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2024-PC-42611.

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