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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... collapse of the Somali state in January 1991 , the boundaries between the two countries and between different ... collapse the Lower Jubba was headed by a regional governor based in Kismayo town and comprised four districts - Afmadow ...
... collapse . The discussion avoids depicting an overly rosy portrait of local life , since there is much to be pessimistic about : ( 1 ) a generation of students without formal education ; ( 2 ) widespread discrimination and attacks on ...
... collapse or ineffectiveness and where physical security is a daily concern . Local perceptions During fieldwork in 1996 and 1998 , a set of open - ended questions about current social and economic conditions was asked of 84 traders ...
Contents
Introduction to a stateless economy | 2 |
A land of livestock | 22 |
The destruction of ruralurban relations | 45 |
Copyright | |
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