Our Approach

With the longest coastline in mainland Africa (3,300 km), CPD transforms Somalia's marine potential into tangible benefits for coastal communities.

How We Work

  • Community Empowerment:  Provide modern fishing equipment and cold chain infrastructure increasing yields by up to 40%.
  • Cooperatives:  Supported 80+ fishing cooperatives across coastal states.
  • Market Access:  Link communities to international markets for tuna, lobster, and grouper.
  • Policy & Governance:  Provide technical assistance on fisheries strategies and marine spatial planning.
  • Blue Economy Advocacy:  Organize national roundtables and promote aquaculture.
  • Marine Sovereignty:  Combat IUU fishing costing Somalia $300M annually through community surveillance and advocacy.

Where We Work

Our Goal

Unlock Somalia’s blue economy creating decent work, ensuring food security, and building a sustainable fishing sector advancing SDGs 1, 2, 8, 12, and 14.