Impact of foreign aid on poverty reduction in selected urban areas of Mogadishu, Somalia
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2015-04
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Kampala International University, College of Higher Degrees and Research
Abstract
Since there has been a lot of foreign aid to Somalia and most of this aid directed to urban
population, poverty levels remain to be high. The research was based on a sample size of 242
respondents; the samples were randomly selected from Xamarwayne, Hodan, and Wardhiigley.
The sample age was between 5 up to above 65 years, 115 male and 127 Female. All the
respondents were ethnic Somalis. The researcher used both quantitative and qualitative
approaches in data collection, however, quantitative method of data collection was dominant or
was be largely used in the collection of data because it is more accurate in terms of data
collection and yet again more reliable in terms of research results. The researcher used
probability sampling method and in particular stratified sampling. In probability of being
selected; divided the population into subpopulations such that elements within these subpopulations were homogeneous. Then selected a simple random sample independently from each
sub population. Data was obtained using self-administered questionnaires containing indicators
on each research question. Data obtained was presented and analyzed in tables and charts.
Despite large amount of foreign Aid being channeled to these areas, the poverty levels are still
generally high as compared to other cities in Africa. Motility rates are at 60%, Nutritional levels
at 52%, though above average but they are still relatively low. School enrollment 38%. Years of
schooling 43%. Most household rely on Dung, charcoal and wood for cooking 93%. Household
with electricity 24%. More than one; phones 79%, Television 15%, Radio 30% and Telephone
15%. Urban areas of Mogadishu have been receiving foreign Aid on a Large scale. yet there are
minimal changes on the poverty index. Military Aid has been the most visible Aid playing a role
in poverty reduction. Development Aid; which is expected to have a greater impact on poverty
the leveL is not causing any meaningful impact. Humanitarian Aid has played a considerable role
but it's mainly upkeep and sustainability of lives. its impact on poverty index is minimaL
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A Research Thesis Submitted to the College of Higher Degrees and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a Master’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy of Kampala International University
Keywords
foreign aid, poverty