Efforts of Somali central government in fighting against corruption in Mogadishu, Somalia
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2011-06
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Kampala International University,College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Abstract
The main objective of this study was to investigate efforts of Somali Central Government in Fighting against corruption in Mogadishu, Somalia. Specifically to determine the extent of corruption in Somali central government, to determine the main causes of corruption in Somali central government and to indentify efforts, challenges and finding possible solutions of how to mitigate corruption in Somali central government in Mogadishu, Somalia. The sample size of this study was eighty (80) respondents including government officials and civil society organization staff. In this study the sample was reached through the Slovin’s formula. The study was conducted through descriptive research design and used questionnaires as the main tools for collecting data. The questionnaire was consisting of structured and self administered with closed questions. Data was analyzed by assessing the frequency of respondents per question. Questions addressed particular theme and followed the sequence which was analyzed. Tabulated frequencies and necessary analysis was made using Excel and SPSS computing program to present the quantitative data analyses. The study found that the level of corruption has been increasing in central government agencies and corruption does not only exist in political sphere but also in the Administration level in Somali central government agencies. The main causes of corruption in Somali central government in Mogadishu are: lack of transparency and accountability, nepotism and favoritism in employment with no regard to competence and equal employment opportunities and poorly paid salary structure in the public sector. The study found that there are efforts, challenges and suggested solutions in order to fight corruption: The newly appointed cabinet started with better revenue collection and controlling systems to deter corruption, it’s difficult to eradicate corruption in country with strong tribal system, creating National anti-corruption bodies and policies and Strong penalty to corruption practitioners. The study recommends that: the government should establish National anti-corruption policy, better Public Fund Management and accountability, strong penalty to corrupt individuals and to create independent detective personnel.
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A thesis presented to the School of Postgraduate Studied and Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree Master of Public Administration and Management
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corruption, central government, Mogadishu, Somalia