Hello, I'm Fathi Garaad Essa, the CEO of Prime Project Solutions

 About me 

 I am Fathi Garaad Essa, a visionary thought leader, policy strategist, and social reform advocate based in Hargeisa, Somaliland. As a polymath with extensive interdisciplinary expertise, I have built a professional identity rooted in Political Science, International Development, Climate Advocacy, Human Capital Management, Economic Policy, AI-integrated Education, and Strategic Project Design.

My work is driven by a purpose greater than personal achievement, I aim to catalyze transformation in Somaliland and the broader Horn of Africa through evidence-based policymaking, youth empowerment, innovation ecosystems, and sustainable development initiatives.

I am the Founder and CEO of Prime Project Solutions, a dynamic consultancy that delivers strategy, design, and development solutions to government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits. My career spans leadership roles in government, private sector, international collaboration, and research-based advocacy—all anchored by a commitment to inclusive growth, digital literacy, and visionary governance.

As a UN Climate Champion alumnus, a published writerpreneur, and a PhD, Postdoc, Dsc, DLitt, LHD, LLD, -level,  research assistant, I contribute to global dialogues while remaining deeply rooted in my community. I bring to every role the mindset of a builder, the discipline of a scholar, and the heart of a changemaker.

Educational Background

My academic foundation lies in human resource management, which I earned at Togdheer University, where I developed a systems-thinking approach to human development and organizational effectiveness, a degree of an MBA,  from Port City University in Bangladesh, and a Master of Political Science from the Open University in UK 

I have enhanced my education through numerous international certifications across development, climate, business, AI, and governance, including:

• Business Continuity Management System- Standard and Best Practice S & BP

• Rethinking Higher Education Financing – ADB Institute

• Becoming a Climate Champion – UNITAR

• Community-Based Adaptation – CARE International

• AI for Public Service Interoperability – European Commission

• Institutionalizing Forest Data – FAO

• Modern AI – CISCO Networking Academy

• AI in the Classroom – Canva

• Consumer Experience for Business Success – HP

• Developing Research Questions in IR – Open University

• Business Analysis – LinkedIn Learning

• Public-Private Partnerships – YALI

• Professional Diploma in Business English – IMTF

• City Climate Finance and Project Preparation – UN ESCAP

• ChatGPT  for Everyone- Learn Prompting  Pro 

Professional Experience

I have held strategic, managerial, and advisory roles in both the public and private sectors, where I have helped organizations navigate complexity, plan for the future, and operate with purpose. My roles include:

• Founder & CEO – Prime Project Solutions

• Founder of AidTrust 

• Founder of- TruztZone and PensionPluse

• Former General Manager – Daloxiis Transportation & Logistics

• Former Director of Planning – Ministry of Investment & Industrial Development

• Former Regional Coordinator (Togdheer) – Ministry of Investment

• Former Policy Development  Consultant – WADAAG Insurance

• Former Political Consultant – GALOOL Political Association

• Former Chief Assistant – Somaliland Economic Zone Board

• Business Development Manager – IFTIN Financial Firm

• Former Project Developer – WADAAG Technologies

• Founder – Somaliland Youth Affairs

• Creative Technical Consultant – WADANI ruling party

• Mentor of Business Development and Research of Google Classroom 

• Technical Consultant- XEER Legal Firm

• Creative Technical Consultant of Various MDAs of Somaliland 

(I have also provided consultancy to key national institutions such as:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Ministry of Agricultural Development

• Ministry of Energy & Mining

• Higher Education Commission

• Insurance Authority

• Good Governance Commission

• Somaliland Youth Development Fund

• Economy Zone Authority

• Minsitry of Finance Develpment 

Publications & Thought Leadership

Books

• (Transformative Blueprint for Somaliland Youth Empowerment) for Wadani Ruller Party 

Research & Academic Articles

• The Dual Government Reality of Somaliland – SSRN, Geeska, Google Scholar

• Maritime Ambitions and Sovereignty Clashes – SSRN, Google Scholar, meduim

• Causation Failure of Hargeisa Industrial Zone – SSRN, ResearchGate, Academia.edu

• Undersatnading Somaliland Political System- Geeska, Youth KI Awaaz

• Somaliland and The Global Puzzle of Unrecognaized Nations -  Horn Review, Horn Diplomat, ArticlBiz

• Somalilamnd Hybrid Governance : The Case Managed Evaluation: The Advocate Post

LinkedIn Articles

• Top 100 Free Learning Platforms with Certificates

• Turning Passion into Profits

• Exploring the Types of AI

• Adapt or Perish: Innovation Lessons from the Market

• Free AI Tools for Entrepreneure

• The Journey of Entrepreneurship: Concepts & Strategies

Medium Essays

• The Somaliland Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs

• Somalia-Somaliland Conflict Analysis

• Berbera Port and Economic Growth

• Geopolitical Shifts in the Horn of Africa

• Isaaq Clan-Power Struggle

Core Competencies and Advanced Skills

• Writerpreneurship & Copywriting

• Public-Private Partnership Expertise

• Policy Design and Political Advisory

• AI-Integrated Education & Digital Innovation

• Leadership and Organizational Development

• Real Estate and Infrastructure Planning

• Commercial Law Insight

• Strategic Planning & Economic Forecasting

• Project Lifecycle Management

• Research and Publication Support (PhD level)

• Ghostwriting and Scriptwriting

• Interpersonal Communication

• Youth Development Programming

Online Presence

LinkedIn: Fathi Graad

Twitter (X): Sir Garaad

Facebook: Fadxi Greenford 

Google Scholar: Fathi Garaad Publications 

Medium: Sir Fathi Garaad 

Linktree: Fathi Garaad

Personal Vision 💡

My vision is to shape a resilient, youth-driven, and knowledge-based Somaliland, built on the pillars of education, innovation, accountability, and pan-African cooperation. I believe that knowledge is the most powerful tool of liberation, and I intend to use it to unlock opportunities for the next generation.

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My Companies 

Get in touch at: sirfathigaraad@gmail.com