Mogadishu: an economy without a state

Article Abstract:

An analysis of links between conflict, trade and foreign aid in Somalia must involve primarily the examination o the role of the Mogadishu-based business class. It is argued that in countries where effective government institutions are absent, security and social services, such as education and health care are often privatized but some people have an interest in the continuation of violence to engage in lucrative sectors of the economy which would be regulated or barred under a functioning government.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Economic aspects, Forecasts and trends, Economic conditions, Market trend/market analysis, International trade, Mogadishu, Somalia

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The heritage of war and state collapse in Somalia and Somaliland: local-level effects, external interventions and reconstruction

Article Abstract:

Somalia's war against its northern Somaliland towns severely affected both regions, yet Somalia has not recovered while Somaliland has. Intervention from the US and UN entrenched warlords and militia in the south, while internal Somaliland efforts created stability through peace conferences.

Developing countries, Military aspects, Military art and science, Military science

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Ethiopian federalism: autonomy versus control in the Somali Region

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The relationship between Ethiopia's federal and regional authorities since the Tigray led regime came to power in 1991 is examined. The study further evaluates whether ethnic-based regional authorities have sufficient autonomy from the centre to be accountable to local populations.

Ethiopia, Political aspects, Ethnicity, Ethnic identity, Citizenship

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