The legitimacy of Somaliland statehood and international recognition
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2021-09
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Kampala International University, College of Humanities and social Science
Abstract
The study set to examine the legitimacy of Somaliland statehood and international recognition. The study objectives were to assess the effect of Permanent population on state recognition in Somaliland state. To examine the effect of defined territory on state recognition in Somaliland., and to establish the effect of a functioning government on state recognition in Somaliland state. The data was collected from selected Sonya organization, un office and Somaliland ministry of constitution. The data was collected from 109 respondents quantitatively and qualitatively from 10 respondents who were community leaders and parliament members, All the respondents were selected using purposive sampling technique. The study based on the first objective concluded that permanent population has a moderate effect on state recognition of Somaliland. The prevalence of the population would be key in enabling the state functionality in Somaliland. The study conclude that the population is a determinant for the recognition of Somaliland, there exists a statistically significant effect of defined territory on state recognition in Somaliland state. It means that a defined territory induces Somaliland statehood. The study conclude that the territory definition is not appropriately provided, the study concludes that there exists conflict on the territory with Puntland.it was found that Somaliland had a functioning government which affects state recognition of Somaliland. The results reveal that the government system alone is good though has not attained a state independence recognition. The function government is in place though the Somaliland is not recognized, it implies that the legitimacy is met in governance system though politics and among other issues including the instability in Somalia could explain the non-recognition of Somaliland. The study concluded that Interstate relations capacity has an effect on state recognition of Somaliland. The state of Somaliland has been involved in different aspects of projects connected to the ventures in Somaliland. The study conclude that the state of Somaliland recognition is poorly provided, the interstate relations capacity is limited with the prevalence of Somaliland that attacks and breaks any cooperation with Somaliland.
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A research report submitted to the faculty of humanities and social sciences in partial fulfillment of requirements for the award of a degree of master public administration and management of Kampala International University
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Legitimacy, Somaliland statehood, International recognition