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ernal and to other countries, and a near total destruction of infrastructure, communications systems, banking and all public services. Following a period of inter-clan conflict, the Somali people have settled internal disputes using traditional peace-building methods, and they have started to rehabilitate and reconstruct their damaged country. A stable administration has been formed, with a smooth transition of leadership following the death of former President Mohamed Ibrahim Egal, in May 2002. Demobilisation of former militia fighters into a national police force and army has created an environment of security within national boundaries. A broad range of civil society organisations has emerged in response to the development needs of the population contributing to a dynamic environment for change. Women's groups are particularly active. The written media is able to publish with a freedom rarely found in the region, and human rights are openly discussed. Prior to the war, Somalia was considered one of the poorest countries in Africa with some 70 per cent of gross national product (GNP) estimated to derive from money sent back by Somalis working abroad. Somaliland today remains desperately poor. The main national source of government revenue, trade in camels, sheep and goats to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states, has been hard hit by a second import ban caused by fears of the spread of Rift Valley Fever. Somaliland is not recognised internationally as a separate state, and this hampers anything other than minimal aid flows from major donors. Conversely lack of recognition has created a culture of self-reliance among the Somali people, supported by relatives and friends in the diaspora. The population has made enormous efforts to re-establish basic health and education services. The majority of the Somali people are pastoral nomads. Camels (the traditional currency of prestige and wealth), sheep, goats and some cattle are raised in large numbers across the plains and rangelands of Somaliland and provide both daily subsistence and the economic backbone of the country. An estimated 60 per cent of the population depends either directly or indirectly on livestock and livestock products for their livelihood. Agriculture provides subsistence for nearly 20 per cent of the country's population and is practised mostly in the east of the country and towards the north west where sufficient rainfall allows. Crops grown include sorghum, maize, fruit and vegetables. Somaliland is also a producer of frankincense. The informal economy and trade is strong and the results can be seen in the variety of goods available within the major urban areas. There is a flourishing trade in the mild stimulant qat. However, unemployment is high and there are few formal job opportunities for young people.
