Somalia had an economy based on trade between small breeders and small agriculture. Despite drought, the country remained self-sufficient on alimentary product during the 60's and 70's. During the 1970's decade population transfer programs permited the development of an important commercial sector: Breeding. until 1983, breeding represented 80% of Somalia importation takings. At the beginning of the 80's the IMF and the World Bank imposed a program of reforms. This program led to the colapse of the fragil balance between Nomad and sedentary sector. One of the goal of this plan was to collect money to refund the IMF and other creditors from several debts. In 1989, the IMF loan was void because Somalia had failed to pay previous interests. Somalia had to comply with the SAP in order to have new loans. The results are well known: The collapse of the state, civil w
SAPs have slowed and decrease the overall development of Sub-Saharan Africa and other countries. The SAPs's measures have worsened the economic condition.
The World Bank has to reform its structure to be more efficient. It is important to improve communication between the World Bank and the populations concerned with its policies. Patricia Adams says that "the public is barred from learning about bank designs on their local environment and bank policies for their country's economy". Executive directors do not have any restrictions to use their position for personal gain. No police investigation can be made because the World Bank directors have the legal immunity. A solution is proposed by the Jubille2000 project. Jubille calls for cancellation of the debts of the poorest countries. Mozambique has to pay 33% of its GDP for the repayment of its debts. This money c
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