Jon Bellish

Executive Director & COO @OEForg

[HowWeMadeItInAfrica @MadeItInAfrica]

For many people, Somalia is synonymous with war, insecurity and political instability, rather than a destination for business. Yet despite challenges in parts of the region, local commercial activity continues across a variety of sectors, ranging from renewable energy and water bottling to apartment construction and poultry production.

@JonBellish is the executive director of @Shuraako, a firm that provides financing to Somali companies. How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz spoke to Bellish about the operating environment and some of the region’s untapped business opportunities.

Watch/read the full in-depth interview: https://t.co/9YbvO1xJB6 #somalia

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

@krishnanrohit @EchelonMirror @micsolana Not to mention that it's all been an absolute horror show for everyone below that median earner the chart references.

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

@krishnanrohit @EchelonMirror @micsolana Sure, but that's a question that's so narrow as to almost be useless. Consumer goods have gotten cheaper, but housing, healthcare, education, and childcare have gotten a lot more expensive. Intergenerational mobility has declined, and two incomes are now required.

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

@bettrere @Chase Oh nice. Thanks!

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

Living abroad is annoying. @Chase will let me send money to my US dollar account in Kenya for $15, but it won’t let me send the same amount of money to the same bank in a shilling account for a $5 fee. They say it’s for compliance reasons, but I think it’s for fee reasons.

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

@bettrere @Chase I tried it and was denied! I think they think I'm being extorted even though I'm not.....

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

Hahaha I just relented and went to transfer to the dollar account. The fee is now $40, and it has a helpful tip that I should try to send foreign currency to lower the fee.

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

Living abroad is annoying. @Chase will let me send money to my US dollar account in Kenya for $15, but it won’t let me send the same amount of money to the same bank in a shilling account for a $5 fee. They say it’s for compliance reasons, but I think it’s for fee reasons.

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

@JonahDispatch Are you still talking about a NYT feature from 5 years ago? Maybe some GOP governors should just ban it and enforce the ban with plainclothes police.

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

@StuartMill1776 @CrotserJeremiah @GiffordMartin @clairlemon How do economics change zoning laws in ~35k individual municipalities to allow for the creation of more housing supply? Sounds more like a political problem than an economics problem to me.

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

@StuartMill1776 @CrotserJeremiah @GiffordMartin @clairlemon It’s called a collective action problem. Not magic; just a problem that can’t be fixed at scale by “economics.”

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

@StuartMill1776 @CrotserJeremiah @GiffordMartin @clairlemon Make Clare Lehman Stans Understand That Housing is a Local Issue Again

[Shuraako Capital @Shuraako]

The #Shuraako Program's involvement in the Somaliland Investment & Industrial Exhibition aligns with our dedication to fostering stability and prosperity in the region. Excited to continue supporting the growth of #Somaliland's business community! 🚀🌱 #InvestInSomaliland

[Shuraako Capital @Shuraako]

Join us tomorrow at the Somaliland Investment & Industrial Exhibition 2024!

Proud to co-host with the @SomalilandMOIID Visit our interactive booth to see @Shuraako impact, explore our projects, and discover how we can help your business thrive.

#ShuraakoExhibition2024

[David Hogg 🟧 @davidhogg111]

Tim Walz is who JD Vance wants you to think JD Vance is.

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

@LuvFB_HateFifa @jdportes And what is Mr. Clover's "now do terrorism" comment doing?

[Henrietta Wilson @hrgwilson1]

WooHoo!!! I’m so excited that Open Source Investigations in the Age of Google is out! And it’s open access! Get a FREE copy here https://t.co/UwUOmOCbai

It’s been amazing working with 32 stellar authors to produce 18 chapters on open source research & human security.

[Jon Bellish @JonBellish]

@united has my 7 year old sitting by herself for a 12 hour intercontinental flight and won’t help me despite my 1k status. This will be my last trip as a United 1k customer. Anyone have good experiences with @Delta or @AmericanAir? Looking for a status swap ASAP.

[Gritty is the Way @Gritty20202]

"What radicalized you?"

this girl:

[Open Nuclear Network @OpenNuclear]

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[PASO COLOMBIA @pasocolombia]

🗓️ Mañana👉 Juan Fernando Lucio, director de @pasocolombia, programa de @OEForg, participará en este webinar sobre justicia transicional y medio ambiente en Colombia. Organiza el @KrocInstitute. Regístrate hoy: https://t.co/j0Klpgq0Sb