SLUMS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN BUULOBURTE DISTRICT HIRAAN-REGION, SOMALIA

TABLE OP CONTENTS

DECLARATION ii

APPROVAL iii

DEDICATION iv

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS v

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

LIST OF TABLES viii

ABRIVIATION AND ACRONYMS ix

ABSTRACT x

CHAPTER ONE I

INTRODUCTION I

1.1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Statement of the problem 3

1.3 Research objectives 3

1.3.1 General Objectives 3

1.3.2 Specific Objectives 3

1.4 Research questions 4

1.5 Scope of the study 4

1.5.1 Geographical scope 4

1.5.2 Content Scope 4

1.5.3 Time Scope 4

1.6 Significance ofthe study 4

CHAPTER TWO .6

LITERATURE REVIEW .6

2.0 Introduction 6

2.1 Operational definition of slums 7

2.2 Characteristics of slums 8

2.3 The Processes of urbanization 10

2.4 Major causes of urbanization in Africa I I

2.5 Challenges faced by people living in slum areas II

CHAPTER THREE 16

METHODOLOGY 16

3.1 Introduction 16

3.2 Area and population of the study 16

3.3 Sample Framework 16

3.3.! Sample Size 16

3.3.2 Sample Technique 16

3.3.3 Sampling Procedure 1 7

3.4 Methods of data collection 17

3.1.1 Questionnaire 17

3.1.2 Interview Guide 17

3.4.5 Key informant guide 18

3.5 Validity and reliability 18

3.6 Data analysis .19

3.7 Ethical considerations .19

3.8 Limitations to the study 19

CHAPTER FOUR 20

PRESENTATION. ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS 20

4.1. Biographic feature ofrespondents 20

4.2 Factors responsible for the growth of slums in Buuloburte district Somalia 22

4.3 Challenges fhced by slum dwellers in Buuloburte district 24

4.4 Measures to the challenges facing slum dwellers 27

CHAPTER FIVE 29

SUMMARY OF MAJOR FINDINGS. RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS 29

5.1 Summary 29

5.2 Recommendations 30

5.2.1 The government 30

5.2.2 NGOs and other CSOs 31

5.2.3 International Community 32

5.2.4 General recommendations 32

5.2.5 Suggestions for further research 33

AJ3STARCT 

This study assessed the influence of slums on urban development. The study was carried out in Buuloburte district, Somalia. Buuloburte District is located in Central part of Somalia and is boardered by 1—lalgan in the north, Kubadley in the West Buurweyn in the South and Buqaqable in the East. The objectives to the study were to identify the factors responsible for the growth of slums in Buulohurte district: to examine the challenges faced by slum dwellers in Buuloburte district and to establish the possible measures that can be implemented to address the problems faced by slum dwellers in Buuloburte district. A descriptive research design used to describe the influence of slums on the development of urban areas and how the expansion of slums on wetland resources is being challenged in Buuloburte district. A sample size of 80 respondents were selected from the study population. To collect data, a simple random sample. each unit of the target population is assigned a number. Data was collected through questionnaires. interviews, focus group discussions, and secondary sources such as hooks, journals etc. The study established that there were various factors contributing to the growth of slums in Buuloburte district, which included natural population increase, rural-urban migration, and rural poverty. lack of basic infrastructures. technological advancement and improved facilities in urban centers. It was also concluded that environmental degradation and poor sanitation are the major challenges faced by slum dwellers in Buuloburte district where people are suffering from outbreaks of diseases such as cholera and diarrhea due to lack of proper sewerage and rubbish disposal. In view of the findings and the conclusion, the following recommendations were drawn from the study~ there should be strict laws about the construction of especially residential apartments within urban areas and they should be adhered to. This will help to reduce on the construction of sub-standard houses (slums) within the area. The government should ensure the expansion of social infrastructures to the rural areas. This helps reduce to the influx of rural people into urban areas hence minimizing on the pressure exerted to the land resources within urban cities.