Farah, K., Nyariki, D., Ngugi, R., Noor, I., & Guliye. A. (2004). “The Somali and the сamel: Ecology, management and economics.” Anthropologist, 6(1), 45-55.
The present article focuses on a particular area of Somali economy, namely camel production. Apart from this, the article provides insights into the peculiarities of Somali economy in general. Therefore, the article is a valuable source for the present research as it provides a detailed analysis of one of possible strategies to develop economy of the country.
The article addresses the most challenging areas in a particular sector of Somali economy. However, it is important to learn about the strategies suggested to find particular solutions for development of Somali economy.
Human Rights Watch. (2008). “So much to fear”: War crimes and the devastation of Somalia. London, UK: Human Rights Watch.
The present source focuses on the situation in Somalia after 2007. The source reveals numerous crimes and human rights violations, which have taken place in the area since 2007. The source provides a profound analysis of the negative effects of the unstable political situation in the country. It also reveals valuable data on present situation in the country.
The source highlights the major factors that have caused devastation of the area. Thus, the source is important for the present research as it can help to outline the major factors, which have led to the present state of the country. Understanding of these factors, in its turn, will help to suggest possible solutions.
Lewis, L. (2009). Understanding Somalia and Somaliland: Culture, history, Society. New York, NY: Columbia University Press.
The present source provides a detailed analysis of the present situation in the country. The author dwells upon the history of the country. The researcher also reveals major problems of the contemporary Somalia. The author highlights major mistakes of Somalia’s rulers who fail to focus on the most important areas.
Political elite of the country is so corrupted that instead of trying to develop the country, those in power pursue their own goals. The author argues that political stability can bring peace, order, and development to the country.
Murphy, R. (2007). UN peacekeeping in Lebanon, Somalia, and Kosovo: Operational and Legal Issues in Practice. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
The present source focuses on UN’s missions in such countries as Lebanon, Somalia and Kosovo. The present source is important for the present research as it provides insights into the political situation in Somalia. The author also highlights UN’s involvement in the process of the country’s development.
Thus, it is possible to estimate how successful these measures are. It can be possible to understand whether international organizations can help third world countries to solve some inner problems, or such actions can only worsen situation within the country.
United Nations, Security Council. (2010). Report of the monitoring group on Somalia pursuant to security council resolution 1853. New York, NY: Security Council.
The present report focuses on the political situation in Somalia after the changes, which took place in the country in 2009-2010. It is stated that the situation in the country have not changed for better as there is no stability. This leads to numerous economic and social problems.
The report reveals major social and economic issues. It is also pointed out that the country is characterized by the war economy, which leads to such negative phenomena as piracy. The report highlights international effects of the instability in Somalia (e.g. Somalia’s relationships with neighbours). The report also highlights certain issues concerning humanitarian aid in Somalia.