ABSTRACT
Since the early 1980s, decentralization has reemerged as a valued political and economic goal in most developing countries. Decentralization is new to Somaliland Region in particular. Although, the constitution of Somaliland clearly states that the Regional States have autonomous role in the sphere of political and social aspects. The study investigated decentralization and community participation in decision making in selected district in Somaliland. The study was guided by the following objectives; to indentify the modes of participation used by citizens in the decentralized system in Hargeisa and To establish whether, or not, citizens participation promotes the success of decentralized in Hargeisa regions. The research design was descriptive research design and existing literature was used. Data was collected from both primary and secondary sources using questioner and documentary review, to collect primary data from sample size of 184 respondents out of population of 350 respondents. The study concludes that there is significant relationship between decentralization and community participation in decision making in selected district in Somaliland, and it recommended the following Local government should increase the level of sensitization to make the citizens at the lower level more aware about the importance of decentralization system so that they can participate actively, The central government should work hand-in-hand with local governmental and citizens to strengthen accountability and transparency. Central government, in particular, should make local leaders directly accountable to the community they serve.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION A II
DECLARATION B III
APPROVAL SHEET IV
DEDICATION V
ACKNOWLEDGENEMENTS VI
TABLE OF CONTENTS VII
LIST OF THE TABLES X
ABSTRACT XI
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Research Objectives 4
General objectives 4
Specific objectives 4
Research Questions 5
Hypothesis 5
Scope 5
Significance of the Study 7
Operational Definitions of Key Terms 7
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction 8
The origin of the decentralization 8
Decentralization definition and concept 9
Types of decentralization 9
Political decentralization 9
Administrative decentralization 11
Decentralization enhances legitimacy of decision-making
and accountability. 15
Participation 17
Community participation 19
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY
Introduction 21
Research Design 21
Research Population 22
Sample frame work 22
Sample Size 22
Sampling Procedure 23
Method of data collection 24
Research Instrument 24
Source of data collection 24
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 25
Data Gathering Procedures 26
Data Analysis 26
Ethical Considerations 26
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION
Introduction 29
Characteristic of the respondent 29
Kinds of decentralization in which community participate in decision making
Modes of participation used by the citizen 38
Citizen participation promotes success in decentralization System 40
The relationship between decentralization and community participation in decision making 43
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Introduction 44
Summary of the findings 44
Types of decentralization 45
Research question two 48
Research question three 49
Conclusions 52
Recommendation 53
Area for further research 56
REFERENCES 57
APPENDICES
APPENDEX E A - LETTER OF INTRODUCTION 62
APPENDIX B - QUESTIONNAIRE 63
APPENDIX C - TIME FRAME WORK 68
APPENDIX D - BUDGET 69
Consults, E. (2022). Decentralization and Community Participation in Decision Making in Hargeisa District Somali Land. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/decentralization-and-community-participation-in-decision-making-in-hargeisa-district-somali-land
Consults, Education "Decentralization and Community Participation in Decision Making in Hargeisa District Somali Land" Afribary. Afribary, 28 Sep. 2022, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/decentralization-and-community-participation-in-decision-making-in-hargeisa-district-somali-land. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Consults, Education . "Decentralization and Community Participation in Decision Making in Hargeisa District Somali Land". Afribary, Afribary, 28 Sep. 2022. Web. 22 Dec. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/decentralization-and-community-participation-in-decision-making-in-hargeisa-district-somali-land >.
Consults, Education . "Decentralization and Community Participation in Decision Making in Hargeisa District Somali Land" Afribary (2022). Accessed December 22, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/decentralization-and-community-participation-in-decision-making-in-hargeisa-district-somali-land