Somalia: Economy Without StateInternational African Institute, 2003 - 206 pages In the wake of the collapse of the Somali government in 1991, a "second" or "informal" economy based on trans-border trade and smuggling is thriving. While focusing primarily on pastoral and agricultural markets, Peter D. Little demonstrates that the Somalis are resilient and opportunistic and that they use their limited resources effectively. While it is true that many Somalis live in the shadow of brutal warlords and lack access to basic health care and education, Little focuses on those who have managed to carve out a productive means of making ends meet under difficult conditions and emphasizes the role of civic culture even when government no longer exists. Exploring questions such as, Does statelessness necessarily mean anarchy and disorder? Do money, international trade, and investment survive without a state? Do pastoralists care about development and social improvement? This book describes the complexity of the Somali situation in the light of international terrorism. |
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... Kenya border . This is a pattern that even existed before 1991 , but has been amplified in recent years . On the Kenyan side , regional prices generally reflect proximity to Nairobi and Mombasa , the main terminal markets . Reference to ...
... Kenya : Jubaland Relief and Rehabilitation Society Kempainea , Robert , K. Nelson , D. Williams , and L. Hedermonk 2001 Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Disease in Somali Immigrants in Minnesota . Chest 119 : 176-180 Kenya , Government of ...
... Kenya : FEWS Stockton , Gilles 1996 Improvement of Livestock Export Marketing in the North East Region of Somalia . Nairobi , Kenya : European Commission ( EC ) Stockton , Gilles and S. Chema 1995 Somali Livestock Export Study : Joint ...
Contents
Introduction to a stateless economy | 2 |
A land of livestock | 22 |
The destruction of ruralurban relations | 45 |
Copyright | |
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