Abstract:Following decades of postcolonial dictatorships and authoritarianism, many African countries have experienced expanded efforts by transnational organizations1-from both top down and bottom up-aimed at alleviating poverty and improving security. This article provides a partial inventory of such efforts in Somalia following the collapse of the state in 1991, and suggests the need for better coordination between state and non-state transnational initiatives. Methodologically, the article combines discussion of th… Show more
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