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REPORT SOMALIA’S TROUBLED TRANSITION: VISION 2016 REVISITED SOMALIA’S TROUBLED TRANSITION: VISION 2016 REVISITED Authors Matt Bryden Tres Thomas Editor Erica Marsh A paper by the Sahan Statebuilding Team May 2015 This research project is funded by a grant from the Government of Denmark. However, the information and views set out in this report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the Government of Denmark. Neither the Government or Denmark nor any person acting on its behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein. Reproduction is authorised provided the source is acknowledged. Pathfinders in Policy and Practice 2 Pathfinders in Policy and Practice 3 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY5 I. INTRODUCTION7 1. Political Background7 2. Towards Vision 20168 II. REVIEW AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTION8 III. COMPLETION OF THE FEDERAL SYSTEM9 1. Ownership9 The Interim Jubaland Administration10 South West Somalia10 Central Somalia11 2. Inclusivity and Representation12 3. Boundaries and Demographics13 4. Allocation of Powers and Resources14 IV.DEMOCRATISATION14 1. Elections14 2. Political Parties15 3. The Upper House of Parliament15 V. VISION 2016 REVISITED: THE WAY FORWARD15 1. The new President must be elec