Inclusive Resilience in Somalia (IRiS) is a five-year project (2022–2027) funded by USAID and the UK’s FCDO, aimed at accelerating economic development for marginalized groups in Somalia. The project enhances resilience through rural and urban livelihood diversification and inclusive economic market systems. IRiS focuses on the agriculture, livestock, and fisheries sectors, addressing key shocks like climate variability, conflict, and economic instability. The project targets integration of the urban poor and IDPs into urban economies, promotion of private sector investments, policy and regulatory strengthening, and expanding financial services for marginalized populations.
INSIGHTS was tasked with mapping and profiling individuals and businesses engaged in fish retailing and the fabrication/sales of fish retail facilities in Mogadishu and Kismayo. INSIGHTS supported collecting comprehensive data on these businesses, facilitating training for women and youth on record keeping and business management, and linking these market actors with financial institutions and technology providers to support the establishment of 400 standard fish retail outlets.