failed states

Somalia

what is a failed state?

where political and eco systems are weak and gov cant keep order and control

what index is used to classify a failed state?

fragile states index

what are economic factors?

* GNI
* GDP
* standard of living
* income inequality

what are the political factors?

* gov effectiveness
* freedom ratings
* conflict intensity
* control of corruption

what are the social welfare factors?

* child mortality
* access to water
* life exp

who was once a failed state?

somalia

how did somalia become a failed state?

colonialism between 1840-1960

* britain, ethiopia and italy took control of certain parts
* italy took the south
* ethiopia took the west
* britain fought italy and took over the south
* in 1960 the north gained independence

what were the causes of somalia’s civil war

1. competition for resources and power
2. Colonial legacy and military regime

why did it become a failed state

* absence of central government since 1991. 
* Infrastructure was unable to support residents - cut off potential FDI
* enhanced atmospheric events led to droughts, famines and disease eg Ebola caused 11,000 deaths) enhanced outward migration

Micro and Macro responses to the civil war.

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* Ethiopia an U.S. sent troops
* displacement over 100,000 Somali residents

future of somalia?

* UN’s projections for next year 7.7 million Somalis require humanitarian assistance.
* inc in droughts 80% exp droughts
* Insurgency groups eg Al-Shabaab may hold power over certain regions