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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... sector and the role that trade with Somalia has played . The genealogies of the town's businesses often share a common heritage : owners first start in livestock trade and then use the profits to invest in other activities . For example ...
... sector , has generated profits and laundered funds for noted terrorists , although firm evidence of this has never been presented . As a result of these accusations , one of Somalia's key financial institu- tions was closed by the US ...
... sector in the national economy , the previous regime and its policies and investments often with World Bank and other funding were only marginally different from those of neighboring countries where the live- stock sector is less ...
Contents
A land of livestock | 21 |
The destruction of ruralurban relations | 45 |
Tough choices | 65 |
Copyright | |
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