Somalia

Somalia Economy Without State - African Issues

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Publisher's Synopsis

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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Book information

ISBN: 9780253216489
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Imprint: Indiana University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 330.96773
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 224
Weight: 276g
Height: 213mm
Width: 134mm
Spine width: 17mm