sadeboi. wrote:
It's interesting to note that Puntland Presidents spend more time in Bosaso than the actual Captial of the State, which is Garowe.
What is behind this huge success in Bosaso?
Is it because since the civil War, Bosaso has been able to replace Mogadishu, as the most Diverse Somali city? No other city in Somalia can today match the Diversity of Bosaso. From what I understand, Bosaso houses Somalis from all regions including Somaligalbeed.People coexist peacefully, conduct their businesses without any hindrance, and face no particular persecution. A peaceful environment, thriving commerce that allows people to enjoy absolute sovereignty over their properties, lack of persecution against all groups, and the presence of diverse groups make up the pillars of successful city. The only thing missing part in Bosaso is the establishment of governmental institutions that offer social services and manage city more effectively.
I really do think that diversity plays a lot in terms of economical development of a city.
Afgooye is a tale of two cities really if you look at it. East side of the river, the town is really diverse. Every single clan imaginable lives there, it is like Xamar, and the economic development shows there. West side is still mostly dominated by a single clan and it still happens to be mostly farming land, and not much else.
If you want to see a city grow economically, diversify it, and let everyone do business there, and the city will be sure to grow
Boosaaso looks beautiful masha'allah, great job to everyone who took part in making the city grow