Author profile: Kirthi Jayakumar and Joe Sutcliffe
Famine in Somalia: Who is to blame?
Whilst the existence of an effective central government does not ensure the avoidance of famine, the regions of Somaliland and Puntland both have more pervasive governance structures than the rest of Somalia, and have avoided ‘Famine/Catastrophe’ status through distribution of reserves and enabling a secure environment for international agencies.
