Abstract
Civil society organizations in Somaliland have mushroomed since 1991 and have made an important contribution to the relief and rehabilitation efforts throughout the country, particularly in the provision of social services and the empowerment of disadvantaged groups in the society. Many of these civil society organizations have contributed significantly to improving the lives of a large number of people, particularly women, children and other vulnerable groups by supporting a range of essential services that the state has failed to provide. Presently, many Somaliland civil society organizations are engaged in democratization and good governance issues. However, it is rare to witness a civic organization that is involved in political activism, or lobbying for legislative reform. This article examines the notion of the civil society in the Somaliland context and their roles in the democratization processes. Moreover, the article specifically discusses major involvements and challenges of the civil society in promoting free and fair electoral processes.
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