First I would like to thank Allah for helping me get through this difficult thesis process. I wou... more First I would like to thank Allah for helping me get through this difficult thesis process. I would also like to thank my family especially my sweet grandmother Zaynab and my second grandmother Dahabo Sheikh. MY wonderful mother Maryan Ahmed and father Mohamud Ahmed. My amazing aunt Xawa Mohamed, Khadija Ossoble, Raho Janaqow, and Shukri Araye whose support and prayers I could not have done this without. To uncles Ali Tifow, Osman Mohamed Sheikh, and Abdirahman Mohamed who have reassured me of my capabilities. To my siblings, cousins and amazing friends who are too many to name for encouraging me to keep going. I would like to thank my advisor Dr. Allison Hodgkins, whose feedback and guidance have helped me write a thesis on a subject I am passionate about. Finally, I would like to thank my professors, Aly Erfan for believing in my ability to finish this project as well as Dr. Marco Pinfari and Dr. Shahjahan Bhuiyan for their support and taking the time to read my project and helpin...
My purpose in this article is to assess the impact of Somalia's 4.5 power sharing formula on the ... more My purpose in this article is to assess the impact of Somalia's 4.5 power sharing formula on the consolidation of national post-conflict governance in the hands of a representative Somali body. Per the Arta Peace Agreement, seats in parliament are awarded to the four major clans, which also dominate the election process. This has led to the perpetuation of many of the same social (clan) dynamics that lead to conflict in the past. Even though the 4.5 formula is not part of the Somali constitution adopted in 2012, the 2017 presidential elections were primarily derived from the formula. Although the goal was to move towards a one-man one-vote system, the use of the 4.5 formula in the 2017 elections signifies a struggle which mostly stems from the lack of physical security or resistance to limit the influence clan has in the election process. This article will argue that clan influence is likely to remain a challenge for Somalia's transition to democracy until a civilian-based voting system is put into place.
First I would like to thank Allah for helping me get through this difficult thesis process. I wou... more First I would like to thank Allah for helping me get through this difficult thesis process. I would also like to thank my family especially my sweet grandmother Zaynab and my second grandmother Dahabo Sheikh. MY wonderful mother Maryan Ahmed and father Mohamud Ahmed. My amazing aunt Xawa Mohamed, Khadija Ossoble, Raho Janaqow, and Shukri Araye whose support and prayers I could not have done this without. To uncles Ali Tifow, Osman Mohamed Sheikh, and Abdirahman Mohamed who have reassured me of my capabilities. To my siblings, cousins and amazing friends who are too many to name for encouraging me to keep going. I would like to thank my advisor Dr. Allison Hodgkins, whose feedback and guidance have helped me write a thesis on a subject I am passionate about. Finally, I would like to thank my professors, Aly Erfan for believing in my ability to finish this project as well as Dr. Marco Pinfari and Dr. Shahjahan Bhuiyan for their support and taking the time to read my project and helpin...
My purpose in this article is to assess the impact of Somalia's 4.5 power sharing formula on the ... more My purpose in this article is to assess the impact of Somalia's 4.5 power sharing formula on the consolidation of national post-conflict governance in the hands of a representative Somali body. Per the Arta Peace Agreement, seats in parliament are awarded to the four major clans, which also dominate the election process. This has led to the perpetuation of many of the same social (clan) dynamics that lead to conflict in the past. Even though the 4.5 formula is not part of the Somali constitution adopted in 2012, the 2017 presidential elections were primarily derived from the formula. Although the goal was to move towards a one-man one-vote system, the use of the 4.5 formula in the 2017 elections signifies a struggle which mostly stems from the lack of physical security or resistance to limit the influence clan has in the election process. This article will argue that clan influence is likely to remain a challenge for Somalia's transition to democracy until a civilian-based voting system is put into place.
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