Growth, Enterprise, Employment and Livelihoods (GEEL)

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Leadership & Governance

Strong Leadership.
Good Governance.
Lasting Impact.

GEEL is guided by a clear vision, experienced leadership and a commitment to accountable institutional management.

We apply responsible governance practices that support transparent decision making, effective programme delivery and trusted partnerships.

Our Leadership Approach

GEEL’s leadership provides strategic direction, promotes a culture of integrity and inclusion, and ensures that our programmes deliver real value to enterprises and communities. Our leaders bring deep knowledge of Somalia’s economic context, strong technical expertise and a shared commitment to long-term impact.

We lead with transparency, accountability and collaboration, ensuring that GEEL remains a trusted partner and a responsible steward of the resources entrusted to us.

Our Governance Framework

Board Oversight

The Board provides strategic guidance and oversight to safeguard GEEL’s mission and values.

Management Accountability

Clear roles, responsibilities and performance standards ensure effective leadership and delivery.

Policy and Systems Compliance

We maintain strong policies and systems that ensure compliance with legal and donor requirements.

Financial Stewardship

We manage resources responsibly with strong financial controls, transparency and value for money.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

We use evidence, feedback and learning to improve performance and strengthen impact.

Stakeholder Engagement

We engage stakeholders at all levels to promote participation, accountability and shared ownership.

Accountability and Transparency

GEEL is committed to the responsible use of resources and the highest standards of integrity. We promote openness in our operations, ensure clear reporting to our partners and stakeholders, and uphold strong safeguarding and ethical standards across all our work.

Responsible use of resources

Transparent reporting

Safeguarding principles

Anti-fraud and anti-corruption

Ethical conduct and integrity

Performance and Learning

We are committed to continuous improvement. Our monitoring and evaluation systems track results, measure impact and inform decision making.

We learn from experience, adapt to changing contexts and scale what works to create greater value for enterprises and communities.

Our Institutional Commitments

Responsible Leadership

We lead with integrity, professionalism and a service mindset.

Inclusive Decision Making

We value diverse perspectives and promote inclusion in our decisions.

Transparent Management

We are open, honest and accountable in all our operations.

Results Focused Delivery

We are committed to achieving measurable results that create lasting change.

Ethical Partnerships

We build partnerships based on trust, respect and shared values.

Continuous Improvement

We innovate, learn and improve to maximise our impact.