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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... social even in highly advanced economies . Elements of both formal ( contractual ) and personal relationships , therefore , are inscribed in ' modern , ' as well as less developed economies . Moreover , in both settings trust ...
... social interaction and communication are important for facilitating trust- based relationships ( see Giddens 1990 ) . In southern Somalia horrible atrocities , such as rape and the killing of women and children , which have been ...
... social divisions and struggles embedded in the Somalia crisis , however , must move beyond sterile debates about ... social structure that rely on ' internally homogenous and externally distinctive and bounded objects ' may allow ...
Contents
A land of livestock | 21 |
The destruction of ruralurban relations | 45 |
Tough choices | 65 |
Copyright | |
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