Somalia’s Future: A Prediction Rooted in Resilience, Trauma, and National Healing
Somalia is no stranger to hardship. For over three decades, it has existed on the edge of collapse and...
Examining the Functionality of Jowhar Local Council
The Jowhar Local Council has struggled to function effectively due to irregular meetings, unresolved clan representation disputes, political interference,...
Bridging Divides: Options for Resolving Somalia’s FGS–FMS Disputes, Constitutional Review and Elections
Efforts are underway to finalize the provisional constitution and organize one-person, one-vote (OPOV) elections. These processes are, however, complicated...
High Electricity Costs in Bosaso: Socioeconomic Impact, Challenges, and Solutions
Bosaso’s electricity price of USD 0.79 per kilowatt has severely impacted household affordability, business viability, and local government revenue....
Examining Benadir Regional Administration (BRA) Tax Revenue: Types, Legal Frameworks, Collection Methods, and Service Provision
Establishing governance in general—and fiscal governance mechanisms in particular—has been the mainstay of state-building efforts in Somalia. This has...
Challenges and Prospects of Local Revenue Generation in Adaado District
Revenue Generation in Adaado is Operational but Limited: Out of twelve potential revenue streams, only nine are currently active,...