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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... ( Puntland ) . Indeed , it would be presumptuous of me to indicate so . Nor does this work seek to fully theorize or ... Puntland , have operated 6 6 In the book the use of the terms Somaliland and Puntland should not be interpreted as an ...
... Puntland ( northeastern Somalia ) , where many of their clan members are found . Prior to 1991 export traders employed three to four agents on average , as well as several middlemen on a part - time basis . Those exporters who resided ...
... Puntland formal agreements also have been reached with a number of fishing fleets from Asian and European countries that further heighten the official aura of its economy ( IRIN 1999a ) . Thus , while their governments and their ...
Contents
Introduction to a stateless economy | 2 |
A land of livestock | 22 |
The destruction of ruralurban relations | 45 |
Copyright | |
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