JUNE 2014
Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................4
Background: ICT in Somalia ........................................................................................................................................4
The current state of ICT policy in Somalia ..................................................................................................................5
Government infrastructure for creating ICT Policy in Somalia......................................................................................... 6
Key challenges for the implementation of Media Legislation in Somalia...................................................................7
1) Weak central government................................................................................................................................... 7
2) Fragmented political environment..................................................................................................................... 7
3) A strong private telecommunications sector that benefits from a lack
of regulation.............................................................................................................................................................. 8
4) The role of xeer & sharia laws............................................................................................................................. 9
New voices in ICT policy............................................................................................................................................. 10
Civil society............................................................................................................................................................. 10
The media................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Local and international aid organizations........................................................................................................... 10
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Works Cited.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
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