Somalia

This synthesis report draws together findings from a DFID research project investigating infrastructure development in Fragile and Conflict Affected States (FCAS). The research seeks to draw both from the literature and from recent experience to formulate advice to DFID and other donors on applying practical approaches for adapting infrastructure programming to stabilisation and economic development […]

Somalia has suffered a marked decline since independence in 1960 as a result of three decades of civil war. Neglect of maintenance and lack of rehabilitation has resulted in the almost total destruction and loss of its historic infrastructure base. Roads networks, electricity supply and infrastructure for irrigation have all been decimated over recent decades. […]