
Consulting firm · Hargeisa, Somaliland
Solver solves your organisation’s problems.
Research, capacity building, digital transformation and strategic advice for ministries, institutions and businesses across Somaliland, from a team of more than 20 local and international consultants.


Who we are
A general consulting firm, built in Hargeisa for the institutions of Somaliland.
Established in 2018 and incorporated in 2020, SCF exists to raise the quality of research and policy, education, business development, digital transformation, energy, environment and logistics services.
The firm is owned by qualified experts and entrepreneurs, and draws on more than 20 local and international consultants with experience in global practice. Our work centres on one idea: lasting improvement in how organisations are managed, governed and serve people.
- Years of working experience
- 7+
- Projects delivered for clients
- 50+
- Experts and professionals
- 20+
- Institutions and endorsements
- 20+
What we do
Six practices, one purpose: stronger organisations.
Each engagement draws on the disciplines it needs, so a research assignment can lead to training, and a systems review to a digital roll-out.
All services 01Capacity Building & TrainingPractical training that strengthens people, teams and institutions.
02Research & PolicyEvidence that improves decisions, programmes and public policy.
03Digital TransformationTechnology that makes organisations more accountable and efficient.
04Business Development & AdvisoryStrategic advice and counselling for organisational growth.
05LogisticsSound, secure delivery from origin point to consumption point.
06Energy & EnvironmentSolar and electrical energy solutions tailored to each organisation.
Sectors
Experience across government, education and development.
Government & public financeResearch, training and strategic support for ministries and the central bank, from tax-system studies to HR transformation.
Governance & local governmentStudies on decentralisation and good governance, and system feasibility work for city disaster-risk management.
EducationTraining for university staff, national education surveys, TVET programmes and feasibility work for non-formal education.
Water, livestock & natural resourcesWater tariff studies, clean-water household surveys and fisheries training for the productive sectors.
HealthNeeds assessment of digital-marketing training and support for health providers in Somaliland.
NGOs & development partnersMonitoring, evaluation and research that help programmes show results and learn from them.

Why SCF
Consulting that takes the long view.
- 01
A long-term relationship
We take a long-term view of every client relationship, investing in organisational building and an enduring foundation of trust rather than one-off assignments.
- 02
Local depth, international practice
More than 20 local and international consultants, each experienced in their professional field and in global practice.
- 03
Grounded in training and research
Our advice is informed by the research we conduct and the capacity-building programmes we deliver for public institutions every year.
- 04
Systems for accountability
We use modern technological platforms and systems to strengthen management, accountability and transparency.
Our process
How an engagement works.
Every assignment moves through three clear phases, so clients know what is happening and what they will receive.
- 01
Listen and gather
Gathering information, discussions, reviews, brainstorming and meetings with the client.
- 02
Analyse and deliver
Analysing, designing, formulating, processing, decision-making, practising, training, implementing and publishing.
- 03
Report and hand over
Drafting, reporting, finalising, correcting and handing the work over to the client.
Experience
Selected work, 2019 to 2024.
A selection from the projects SCF has delivered for ministries, the central bank, local government, universities and development partners.
- 2024
Research assessment providing strategic advice, operational support and capacity building to strengthen the Central Bank’s ability to achieve its goals
Central Bank of Somaliland
- 2024
HRM transformation training for the HR department
Ministry of Finance Development
- 2023
Feasibility study on developing risk database management systems for the Natural Disaster Risk Management Department
Hargeisa City Council
- 2022
Assessment of the Borama City water tariff study
Ministry of Water Resources Development
- 2022
Database system inspection and cybersecurity penetration testing services
- 2021
Status of decentralisation and its effect on good governance in Somaliland’s regions
Institutions we have worked with
- Commission of Good Governance
- Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Livestock
- Ministry of Water Resources Development
- Ministry of Finance Development
- Central Bank of Somaliland
- Hargeisa Local Government
- Amoud University
- New Generation University
- Save the Children
- African Educational Trust
- Somali Research and Development Institute

Bring us the problem. We will help you solve it.
Tell us what your organisation is working towards. A member of our team will respond to discuss how SCF can help.
