CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE STATE BUILDING IN SOMALIA CASE STUDY MOGADISHU SOMALIA

Abstract

Civil Society and the State Building in Somalia" is an article that explores the relationship between civil society and state building in Somalia. The paper argues that the role of civil society is critical in the process of state-building, especially in contexts where the state has failed or collapsed, as is the case in Somalia. Drawing on empirical data, the authors analyze the role of civil society in the reconstruction and reconstitution of the Somali state since the collapse of the Siad Barre regime in 1991. They identify three primary functions of civil society in statebuilding: service delivery, community mobilization, and advocacy. The article also highlights the challenges and constraints facing civil society in Somalia, such as insecurity, lack of resources, and political fragmentation. Despite these challenges, the authors argue that civil society has played a crucial role in rebuilding the Somali state and that its continued engagement is necessary for sustainable state-building in Somalia. The article concludes by calling for more incredible support and recognition of the role of civil society in state-building efforts in Somalia and beyond.