INFLUENCE OF EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT ON POVERTY REDUCTION IN MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
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The crucial influence of education development plays in the overall development of a nation cannot be overemphasized. It is not only seen as a key to economic growth and vehicle for promoting equity, fairness and social justice but also helps to supply the essential human capital which is a necessary condition for eradicate poverty or poverty reduction. Education development is a major concern for poverty reduction in developing countries including Somalia. More than 5million people are in the teaching process and education contributes to more than 60% of all development in the developing countries. This study investigated the influence of education development in poverty reduction, education policy, education infrastructures, and education technology in Mogadishu-Somalia. The specific objectives were: To determine the effects of education development level on poverty reduction in Mogadishu, Somalia, Evaluate the effects of entrepreneurship training on poverty reduction in Mogadishu, Somalia, and how to assess the availability and effects of skilled and semi-skilled labor on poverty reduction in Mogadishu, Somalia, and finally to promote success development in teaching and learning both within and beyond the classroom. The study involved a design for the collection, measurement and analysis of data. The population in study was 600, and its sample size was 240 and main data collection tool was a semi structured administered questionnaire. Qualitative data were analyzed on content matter of the responses. Quantitative data were coded and entered into Statistical Package for social Science (SPSS Version 22) using multiple Regression tool for analyzing the data. The result was presented in the form of summaries, such as statistical tables and discussions and illustrations. The study findings were useful for the education workers as reference in the determinants of education development for poverty reduction and the community at large. In addition to this, there should be an increase capacity in the distribution of distribution of education to the rural areas with particular attention on girls’ education. Education promotes the eligibility for paid employment in the formal sector and for their advancement once the people are employed.
Key terms: Education policy, Entrepreneurship education, Information and communication technologies, Access and Retention, Equity, Quality, Relevance, Action learning
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