SomaliREN Annual General Meetings 2025

23 Feb 2025, 08:00 → 24 Feb 2025, 22:00 Africa/Mogadishu

Maa Hotel & Suites

Abdirazak Mohamed Aden (Chairman, SomaliREN Board of Directors)

SomaliREN is pleased to announce its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025, scheduled to take place on February 23-24, 2025, at the Maa Hotel & Suites in Nairobi, Kenya. This key event will bring together SomaliREN’s Board and Council members to discuss the network’s progress, strategic initiatives, and future plans. The AGM provides a vital platform for institutional collaboration, decision-making, and strengthening SomaliREN’s mission to advance research and education connectivity across the region.

Sunday, 23 February

08:00 → 15:20 Annual Board Meeting

08:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks

1. Introduction of Attendee
2. Confirmation of Quorum

08:30 Chairman's Remarks

1. Overview of the Previous Year
2. Recognition of Achievements
3. Challenges Faced and Lessons Learned

Speaker: Prof. Abdirizak Adam (Chairman, SomaliREN Board of Directors)

09:00 Annual Report Review

1. Presentation and Discussion of the Annual Report
2. Q&A Session

10:20 Healthy Break

10:50 Audit Report

1. Presentation of the Audit Report
2. Discussion on Audit Findings
3. Resolution on any Issues Raised

12:30 Prayer and Lunch Break

13:30 Annual Budget 2025 Review

1. Presentation of the Proposed Budget for 2025
2. Examination of Financial Projections
3. Approval of the Budget

14:30 Agenda Setting for the Council Meeting

1. Identification of Key Topics
2. Scheduling of Future Meetings
3. Assigning Responsibilities

14:50 Any Other Business, Next Steps and Closing Remarks

1. Open Floor for Additional Discussions
2. Miscellaneous Matters
3. Recap of Action Items
4. Acknowledgment of Participation
5. Adjournment

Monday, 24 February

08:00 → 13:30 Annual Council Meeting: Opening Session

08:30 Guest Registration and Welcoming

09:00 Opening Remarks

Speaker: Prof. Abdirazak M. Aden (Chairman, SomaliREN Board of Directors)

09:30 Adoption of the agenda

1. Adoption of the Agenda
2. Introduction of Attendees
3. Member Updates
4. Welcoming New Members

Speaker: All

10:00 Goodwill Message

10:10 Goodwill Message 2

10:20 Annual Report Presentation - Managerial and Technical

Speaker: Ahmed Siyad (SomaliREN)

11:00 Healthy Break and Photo Group

11:20 Audit Report Presentation

11:40 Membership Issues, Compliance and Sustainability Concerns

12:00 Updated Policies, amendments, and procedures adopted by the board

12:30 Prayer and Lunch Break

13:30 → 15:00 Annual Council Meeting: Partners Session

TBC

15:00 → 16:00 Annual Council Meeting: Closing Session

15:00 Review and new proposal initiatives

Speaker: Sectetariat

15:15 Next Steps and Closing Remarks

15:30 Board and Executive Election