Utilization of Fiscal Resources in Health Sector in Somalia
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2016-11
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The study focused on utilization of fiscal resources in health sector in Somalia as the case study.
The study objectively thought to; identity the forms fiscal resource utilization on health sector in
Somalia, to establish whether normal procedures are used in fiscal resources utilization in the
health sector in Somalia and to identify the challenges of fiscal resource utilization in the health
sector in Somalia. The study adopted a descriptive research design. Descriptive was used
because of its ability to describe results from questionnaires and interviews and employs both
quantitative and qualitative methods which were used because of its flexibility for instance. A
sample of 167 respondents was selected. Using, purposive sampling and simple random data
was analyzed using the computer package called SPSS to generate tables and graphs. The
findings of the study were that there was Coordination, collaborate, and do no harm were as
(mean=2.54, agreed) implying that there was a good relationship between the workers and team
work was exercised. In addition, Respondents appeared reserved surprisingly on supp01t
improvements in the ability of developing country governments to develop sound budgets and
report on their execution (mean= 1.20, strongly disagreed) there should be planning purposes
loosely linking planned performance to funding: were as follows; (mean= 1.22, strongly
disagreed) The study concluded that the Ministry of Health has to make eff01ts to ensure
equitable access, through the regional allocations for public health services, for which user fees
have been abolished. Performance budgeting should be more than the development of
performance information: it is concerned with the use of this information in budget processes and
resource allocation. PI can be used by the MOF for plaiming purposes and/or accountability
purposes. The study recommends that government should stimulate the formation of a social
health insurance scheme by pooling the large out-of-pocket expenditure that goes to private care
and extending the revenue collected to low income groups. The ministry of Health should use
resources more optimally by being more specific as to the drngs offered under the new
Government. The low wage packages and lack of incentives has compromised the delivery of
health services. Its recommended creating a link between public health workers' remuneration
packages and perfonnance, For example, provide nonm01,etary rewards such as opp01tunities for
learning and career progression, subsidized housing and education for dependents.
Description
A Dissertation Submitted to the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Public Administration and management
Keywords
Fiscal Resources, Health Sector, Somalia