Alternative Dispute Resolution Initiatives in Somalia, 2020
The report opens with a brief history of ADR initiatives in Somalia and an overview of present activities. Subsequent sections present findings on socio-political dynamics in which ADR initiatives operate, before delving into the technical aspects of case management. The final sections consider the sustainability of structures as well as the impact on vulnerable groups, particularly women, and close with remarks on the implications for shari’ah and human rights in Somalia, the wider trajectory of the customary xeer, and a number of recommendations