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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... Marehan herders decided to remain in the area for most of the year , in effect becoming permanent residents . The process accelerated in late 1988 when Marehan herders began to spontaneously ' privatize ' water points and surrounding ...
... Marehan , to brutalize civilians and destroy towns in the area , including Afmadow . This was the beginning of large - scale conflict in the region . It did not slow down until the government was toppled in 1991. Although the Ogadeen ...
... Marehan who , as indicated in Chapter 2 , were at odds with the Ogadeen . Later the Marehan were to revoke any links with Morgan's group and lead a clan alliance that successfully evicted Morgan and his followers from Kismayo . Morgan ...
Contents
Introduction to a stateless economy | 2 |
A land of livestock | 22 |
The destruction of ruralurban relations | 45 |
Copyright | |
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