EFFECT OF ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGIES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SOMALIA
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The general objective of the study was to assess the effect of anti-corruption strategies on economic development of Somalia. The specific objectives of the study were to assess the effect of anti-corruption policy strategy, anti-corruption government transparency strategy, anti-corruption government accountability strategy and anti-corruption education strategy on economic development of Somalia. A quantitative correlational research design was adopted utilizing a cross-sectional survey methodology to assess the effect of anti-corruption strategies on economic development in Somalia. This study was conducted in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia. The target population of this study was 5,000 residents of Mogadishu from the University students, government officials and civil society members. The study selected a sample of 370 respondents using Cochran equation from the different segments of the larger population in Mogadishu. The researcher employed percentages and frequencies to analyze the results of questionnaire using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 22.). The study used mean and standard deviation analysis for descriptive statistics while correlation and regression analysis used for inferential statistic. The result was presented in the form of summaries, such as statistical tables, discussions and illustrations. From the study of the findings, there were more male respondents than female and the study showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between the independent and the dependent variable. The study recommended that the Somali Government should implement Anti-Corruption Policy Strategy, Anti-Corruption Government Accountability Strategy, Anti-Corruption Government Transparence Strategy and Anti-Corruption Education Strategy on Economic Development. The study had determined factors influencing effect of Anti-Corruption strategy on economic development of Somalia. There was need for further research. The researcher therefore proposed to further investigate the factors influencing effect of corruption eradication strategies on economic development of Somalia.
Key terms: Accountability, Economic Development, Economic Growth, Gross Domestic Product, Transparency
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