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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... pastoral societies like Somali , where political hierarchy was minimal , at least among males ( Lewis 1961 ; also see Fortes and Evans - Pritchard 1940 ; Spencer 1965 ; Schneider 1979 ) . Among pastoral Somali it was noted that every ...
... pastoral mobility has been maintained , perhaps even strengthened , without a state . Despite the predominance of the pastoral sector in the national economy , the previous regime and its policies and investments often with World Bank ...
... Pastoral Research , Development and Change , 1980-1991 . Addis Ababa , Ethiopia : International Livestock Centre for Africa Cossins , N. J. 1985 The Productivity and Potential of Pastoral Systems . ILCA Bulletin 21 : 10-15 Crump ...
Contents
Introduction to a stateless economy | 2 |
A land of livestock | 22 |
The destruction of ruralurban relations | 45 |
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