Somali Regions

Those wishing to support continued political development in Somali regions should pay greater heed to the historical and cultural context in which it is occurring.

Writing for CNN, Alex Court referenced ARI's work on Somali remittances in his piece on Somalia's first ATM.

Foreign Policy contributor Michela Wrong links to our Somalia Briefing summary in her article on remittances and Somaliland.

Hannah Gibson looks at the vital role remittances play in paying for essentials and investment for businesses and asks whether lower fees would be a good idea.

Edward Paice talked to Abdirashid Duale, chief executive of Dahabshiil, about the crucial importance of remittances to the Somali region and the potential impact if money transfers are reduced.