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Our mission
To unite and represent Somalia’s banking institutions, strengthen industry standards, foster responsible innovation and advance financial inclusion through collaboration, advocacy, research and knowledge.
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About the Somali Bankers Association
The collective voice of Somalia’s banking sector—uniting licensed banking institutions around trust, innovation, inclusion and sustainable economic progress.
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13Member institutions
1Unified industry voice
OUR STORY
Born from a shared belief in Somalia’s financial future.
Since 2016, SBA has grown into a trusted convening platform where banking leaders align their expertise, engage national institutions and build solutions with lasting sector-wide value.
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Stronger Banks.Stronger Somalia.
01Represent
Bring the banking industry’s collective voice into national dialogue.
02Connect
Create trusted relationships among banks, regulators and partners.
03Strengthen
Advance professional standards, knowledge and institutional capacity.
04Include
Help build banking services that reach and empower more people.
THE SBA PERSPECTIVE
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Our vision
A competitive, transparent, innovative and globally integrated banking sector that supports the aspirations of Somali citizens, communities and businesses.
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Our values
These principles guide how SBA serves its members, works with partners and contributes to Somalia’s financial future.
01Integrity and accountability
02Collaboration and shared progress
03Innovation with responsibility
04Inclusion and customer trust
05Professional excellence
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Our mandate
SBA converts shared banking-sector priorities into coordinated action. We represent member interests, promote sound banking standards and help build a resilient, trusted and inclusive financial system.
01Industry representation and policy advocacy
02Banking standards, governance and compliance
03Financial inclusion and consumer education
04Digital transformation and payment interoperability
05Research, training and professional development
06National and international partnerships
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