Telecommunication Companies and Socio-Economic Development in Punt land State of Somalia: A Case Study- Golis Telecommunication Company
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2011-04
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in economics
Abstract
The study on the "Telecommunication Companies and Socio-Economic Development"
was carried out in Punt land State of Somalia, with specific aims of; examining the role
of telecommunication company; in improving people's standard of living; creation of
employment and in improvement of health and education. A review of related literature
was carried out on already existing information on the specific aims of this study as a
way of comprehending the problem and enriching and supplementing the study
findings. This was through quantitative and qualitative research designs under which
questionnaires and interviews were administered to a sample of 100 respondents who
were both randomly and possessively selected.
It was established that, the telecommunication company has improved people's
standards of living through; improving business performances, cementing relationships,
promoting research, improving market opportunities, creation of awareness among
others. The Telecommunication company has also created jobs by; recruiting on merit,
building capacities of the young people, direct and indirect job creation and developing
ICT. While in the health and education sectors, the company has paved way for;
Corporate social responsibility; enabled on-line courses; provided scholarships
construction of schools and health centers, among others.
The study concluded that, although the company has created employment avenues, it
should avoid duplication of roles and focus on economically sustaining jobs and by
playing a corporate social responsibility role, companies should take initiative to raise
awareness on shortfalls of the systems and develop a policy of crime detection. The
study recommends; opening more lines for telecommunication for wider outreach;
inclusive programmes; develop an implementation base linked to local problems;
demonstrate transform procedures for the education and health sectors among others.
Description
A Research Report Submitted to the Faculty of Economics and Applied Statistics in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements of the Award of Bachelor Degree in Economics of Kampala International University
Keywords
Telecommunication Companies, Socio-Economic Development, Punt land State, Golis Telecommunication Company