The role of the Council of elders ‘Guurti’ in Somaliland’s Political reconstruction and democratization
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2009-10
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This study is an inspired effort to analyze the role of the council of elders ‘Guurti’ in
Somaliland’s political construction and democratization, in the republic of Somaliland.
The reconciliation and peace conferences (shirbeeleedyo) were executed by the
traditional council of elders ‘Guurti’. The Guurti have for the past nineteen years largely
taken over major roles of the country including: reconstruction, peace-building, country
building, security, dispute mediation and others. Somaliland’s transition from clan-based
system to multiparty democracy. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of
politicization of the Guurii to Somaliland’s political system. A total of 205 respondents
were selected and treated as sample population. The instruments employed included
Questionnaires, and Focus Group Discussion.
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A Research Thesis Submitted To The School Of Postgraduate Studies In The Requirements For The Award Of The Degree Of Master Of Arts In Development Administration And Management Of Kampala International University
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Council of Elders, Reconstruction, Democratization, Somaliland