About the firm

Professional advisory, grounded in evidence and built for institutions.

HIIL Consultancy Firm provides governance, policy, legal, and development expertise to the organizations responsible for shaping public life in Somaliland and beyond.

Who we are

A multi-disciplinary firm, founded in 2023.


HIIL Consultancy Firm is a multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Hargeisa, Somaliland, providing professional advisory and technical services at both national and international levels.

The firm was established to support government institutions, development partners, NGOs, private sector organizations, and local communities through innovative, evidence-based, and results-oriented consultancy services.

We specialize in governance, policy and legal framework development, institutional strengthening, strategic planning, capacity building, research, and development programming.

Our team consists of experienced professionals with strong technical expertise and practical experience in policy formulation, capacity-building initiatives, public awareness campaigns, legal drafting, organizational development, research, project management, and public sector reform.

Through high-quality consultancy services, we are committed to strengthening institutions, improving governance systems, supporting sustainable development, and enhancing effective decision-making across the public and development sectors.

Why we exist

Mission & vision

Our mission

What drives us daily

To strengthen institutions, improve governance systems, and support sustainable development through high-quality, independent, and evidence-based consultancy services.

Our vision

Where we are headed

To be a leading consultancy firm advancing good governance, strong institutions, and resilient, inclusive development across the Horn of Africa.

Core values

The principles behind every engagement

01
Excellence
We strive for excellence by delivering innovative, high-quality, and results-oriented solutions that meet the needs of our clients and stakeholders.
02
Innovation
We promote creative thinking, continuous learning, and practical approaches to address complex institutional and development challenges.
03
Collaboration & partnership
We value teamwork, stakeholder engagement, and strong partnerships to achieve sustainable and impactful outcomes.
04
Sustainability
We promote sustainable development approaches that strengthen institutions, policies, and systems for long-term impact.
05
Inclusiveness
We believe in inclusive participation, equal opportunities, and respect for diversity in all our engagements and interventions.
Objectives of the firm

What we set out to do

01
Provide governance and institutional development consultancy services.
02
Support policy formulation, review, and legal drafting processes.
03
Deliver capacity building, training, public awareness campaigns, and organizational development programs.
04
Conduct research, assessments, monitoring, and evaluation services.
05
Offer technical advisory services to public institutions, NGOs, development agencies, and the private sector.
06
Promote sustainable development initiatives and evidence-based decision-making.
07
Undertake any other lawful business activities permitted under the laws of the Republic of Somaliland.
Past experience & key achievements

Since 2023, national policy and legal frameworks — drafted and delivered.

HIIL has worked closely with government institutions on the development and review of key sectoral policies, legal frameworks, and policy development guidelines. Our team has led and supported major national policies and legislation, including:

Policy
Agricultural Cooperatives Policy
Policy
Agricultural Marketing & Value Chain Policy
Strategy
MoAD 2026–2030 Strategic Plan
Policy
Agrochemicals Policy
Policy
Seed Policy
Act
Seed Act
Act
Agrochemicals Act
Guideline
Policy Development Guideline

Beyond drafting, HIIL conducted a comprehensive scoping study on policies and legal frameworks — including policy mapping and analysis to identify critical gaps — and designed and delivered capacity-building programs for senior government technical staff on policy formulation and legal framework development.

We work with
Government institutionsDevelopment partnersInternational & local NGOsUN agenciesAcademic & research institutionsPrivate sectorCommunity-based organizations

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