Somalia: Economy Without StateIn 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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The cross - border trade with Kenya involves medium- to high - quality animals , which are used for slaughter in urban centers and for restocking and breeding purposes on commercial ranches in the Rift Valley .
In short , attacks in northeastern Kenya are difficult to predict and bandits can quickly transport stolen animals outside the area and sell them with little difficulty . In the 1990s cattle losses from theft increased but the numbers ...
In the 1998 survey , pastures were plentiful near marketplaces and animals sold quickly , so there were few expenditures on fodder . In very dry months or in times when animal sales are especially slow , considerable costs can be ...
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User Review - thewalkinggirl - LibraryThingArgues that despite political, social, and environmental instability, the Somali society and economy have survived. The author focuses on the Somali borderlands adjacent to Kenya, comparing that ... Read full review
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| Title | Somalia: Economy Without State African issues |
| Author | Peter D. Little |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | International African Institute, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0253343623, 9780253343628 |
| Length | 206 pages |
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