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In moments like these, it is easy for Somalis to become despondent. But if you widen your lenses, you will realize Somalia is more than just dysfunctional politics, armed conflict.
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One of the world’s hardiest of nations is finding remarkable, ingenious ways of not just coping but also of positively changing its collective circumstance.
Record numbers of young enrolled in schools, universities, with little or no state aid.
Record numbers of young enrolled in schools, universities, with little or no state aid.
Communities divided by clan, other disputes talking, making peace, raising funds to improve infrastructure, basic services.
Culture of sharing, volunteerism, solidarity ameliorating worst forms of poverty, humanitarian hardship.
Culture of sharing, volunteerism, solidarity ameliorating worst forms of poverty, humanitarian hardship.
Farmers embracing new technologies to improve yields, diversify.
Diaspora investment, strong traditions of entrepreneurship, “can-do” spirit, transforming local economies, lives.
Diaspora investment, strong traditions of entrepreneurship, “can-do” spirit, transforming local economies, lives.
No doubt, the road ahead, in short-to-medium term, will be bumpy, setbacks inevitable, but long-term prospects bright.
That road is paved by combination of hope, selflessness strategic thinking and realism.
That road is paved by combination of hope, selflessness strategic thinking and realism.
