Diplomat at 🇬🇧 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Tweeting about development, trade and economic growth.
Berlin, Germany
Joined October 2014
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Following the recent 🇬🇧 Ministerial announcement to fund the safe removal of weapons by @TheHaloTrust in #Somaliland, I was delighted to see firsthand their brilliant work saving lives and supporting livelihoods.
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The private sector is the engine for growth.
A great exchange with businesses in Hargeisa on:
- Opportunities in agriculture, energy and exports🌱
- Strengthening investment and trade links with the 🇬🇧
- How business can help in peace building in #Somaliland and across the Horn🕊️
Christina Toepell retweeted
Fantastic to visit Berbera and see its potential and new opportunities for #Somaliland.
🇬🇧 investments have:
- Rehabilitated the Berbera-Burao road, reducing travel times by 40% 🚚
- Helped create 1,300 jobs in the port and SEZ 💼
- Built a market for 60+ women fish traders 🛍️
Christina Toepell retweeted
Congratulations to #Somaliland - hambalyo! It is an honour to be part of the next steps on your journey. #inauguration
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Today, the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women kickstarts #16DaysOfActivism against GBV. 1 in 3 women experience violence in their lifetime. The UK, alongside our esteemed partners, will continue to work tirelessly to put an end to GBV across the globe.
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I spoke to President Bihi today, thanking him for his partnership, overseeing the delivery of successful and peaceful elections in #Somaliland. His commitment to ensuring a smooth transition is welcome.
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Wonderful to meet the Chairman of the @SLNECHQ this afternoon with diplomatic colleagues to congratulate him and his team for all the excellent preparations for today’s elections in Somaliland.
#Somalilandelection
Good morning from #Hargeisa where polling stations have just opened. Everyone is excited, queues are long.
I hope the elections will be peaceful, free and fair.
#SomalilandElection
Such a buzz in the air - wishing everyone in #Somaliland a peaceful election day! 🗳
Good morning from #Hargeisa where polling stations have just opened. Everyone is excited, queues are long.
I hope the elections will be peaceful, free and fair.
#SomalilandElection
Christina Toepell retweeted
Today, in a quiet corner of #Hargeisa, we remembered all those of different faiths and nationalities, who made common cause, who fought, fell and continue to fight for our freedoms, liberty and way of life.
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Thanks to #Somaliland NEC for hosting us and updating us on their plans for elections. Great to see the impressive progress being made.
@PycroftC @ctoepell
📢 The #Somaliland NEC welcomed UK FCDO’s Development Director, Mr. Chris, UK Office Head Mr. Ilyas Malek, & other two officials. Following productive discussions, NEC led a tour of its Warehouses, highlighting full readiness for elections. Grateful for the UK’s vital support! 🇬🇧
Fantastic turnaround at our first Partner Day for 🇬🇧-aid programme implementers in #Somaliland hosted by @PycroftC! Great insights on localisation, how change happens in development, and the social contract.
Looking forward to making this an annual event 🗓
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A great recap of #IDGtakeover with @MarwaadK and @PlanSomaliland 💪🏽
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🚨 Delighted to introduce, Marwaad Keyse, who will be taking over as Head of Office for the day 🚨
"Taking over the head of British office role is an exciting opportunity to show that girls like me can and should be leaders in shaping their communities and future”
#idg2024
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At Ubah Inspire Our "Breaking Barriers Through Sports"program focused on including the hearing-impaired community.Special thanks to the @PlanSomaliland, #HDC, #FCDO @ctoepell,DG #Nafisa and all our guests for your support!Together,we promote inclusion and value for all.#sports
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SDF is hosting a learning event on green economic growth, trade & investment. Participants will discuss tackling climate change, maintaining biodiversity & empowering women, youth, and vulnerable communities for a sustainable future 🌱✨ #BlueEconomy #Sustainability #GreenGrowth
So uplifting to join the conference on ending FGM this morning - hearing brave stories from activists, MPs and government from #Somaliland, Kenya, Djibouti and Ethiopia.
Change needs to come from within the region - 🇬🇧 is proud to support the African-Led Movement to #EndFGM
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A message from partners (🇩🇰🇸🇪🇬🇧) on International Day of Democracy 👇
#Somaliland
#DemocracyDay
Such a pleasure to bid goodbye to our @CheveningFCDO scholars from #Somaliland this week. Best of luck studying in the UK🇬🇧 - and bring a warm coat!🧥
Also interested? Applications are open for 2025 - send in yours until Nov 5: chevening.org/scholarships
7 #Chevening scholars from #Somaliland, 5 of them female, are heading to the #UK in 2024 to start their academic journey. We wish them success and to return with more knowledge and experience.
We thank @Dahabshil, our partner, for partially funding two scholarships.
