THE ROLE OF SOMALI WOMEN IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) UNDP is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.we provide expert advice, training, and grant support to developing countries, with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. We are on the ground in 177 countries, working with nations on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners. Disclaimer: The study on Somali women in Private sector was commissioned by the United Nations Development Programme, Somalia Country Office. February 2014. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the United Nations, including UNDP. Author: Lara Burger, International Consultant, following a series of interviews and review of documents, conducted with Somali men and women in public and private sector across somalia as well as UN agencies in Somalia This publication is available in English and can be found on the Internet: http://www.so.undp.org/content/somalia/en/home/library/womens_ empowerment.html All enquiries should be addressed to: UNDP Somalia U.N Common Compound (UNCC) Airport Road, Wadajir District Mogadishu Somalia Tel: +252-1-858298 Hormuud +252-5-929090 Nationlink +252-1-216111 Telcom E-mail:
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