The Horn of Africa’s long-term stability and prosperity hinge on a vibrant, competitive, and inclusive private sector. HACOF helps unlock this potential by advancing structural reforms, addressing regulatory bottlenecks, and strengthening the ability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to thrive in both formal and informal economies. Our work is driven by an integrated private sector development approach that combines business climate reform, value chain upgrading, and market systems development.

We collaborate with government agencies, private investors, and development finance institutions to identify high-growth sectors and facilitate linkages across supply chains, border markets, and industrial clusters. Our team works closely with business associations and chambers of commerce to elevate locally driven economic development and support enterprise resilience in underserved and post-conflict regions. Through tailored support to women- and youth-led businesses, HACOF ensures that growth benefits are inclusive and sustainable.