In Somali province in Ethiopia, we have been appointed as the management company to an innovative co-operative venture involving host communities and refugees where both work together to create agricultural co-operatives. The venture is sponsored by two multilateral agencies, a European national donor and, in the earlier stages, by a European private-sector foundation. The fundamental aim of the venture, which will run for an initial three years, is to enhance food security among the 240,000 local residents and the 160,000 refugee population most of whom are housed in seven UNHCR camps. In addition to the basic aim of food security and enhanced resilience, our ambition is to promote value-chain development and broaden agricultural skills.