The Contribution of Civil Society Organisations in Poverty Reduction in Bosaso Somalia

ABSTRACT This is the abstract for the study titled: CSO’s contribution to poverty reduction in Bosaso, Puntland. The research questions were what is the contribution of CSOs towards poverty reduction in Bosaso. Secondly, what is the contribution of CSOs towards food security, household incomes, infrastructure development and service delivery in Bosaso? Third, what is the extent of the effectiveness and efficiency of CSOs in Bosaso? Finally, what are the challenges faced by CSOs and how do they impact on the effectiveness and efficiency of the CSOs in Bosaso. The methodology used to collect data combined qualitative and quantitative data methods. Excerpts were cited as evidence when making the qualitative analysis. Quantitative data was entered into SPSS and frequency tables and pie charts generated accordingly. The software also helped to correlate the various variables as per the question. The key findings indicate that CSOs in Bosaso are involved in poverty reduction. The majority could cite at least two examples of CSOs involved in an aspect of poverty reduction. There are however a few challenges, key which is inadequate funding. The low technical skills of staff may also have impact on service delivery according to this study. That said, the study concludes that CSOs are playing a ~ignificant part in poverty reduction. It is the key recommendation therefore that they need to continue. Furthermore, they need to be supported by government with user friendly legislation, say on taxation, It is hoped this study will be of benefit to other researchers, CSO managers and government planners who may all find it useful.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Page

Declaration A

Declaration B ii

Approval letter iii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgement v

Abstract - vi

Table of Contents viii

List of Tables xi

List of figures xiii

Abbreviation and acronyms xiv

One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Purpose of the Study 4

Research Objectives 5

Research Questions 5

Hypothesis 5

Scope 5

Significance of the Study 6

Operational Definitions of Key Terms 7

Two REVIEWOF RELATED LITERATURE 8

Introduction 8

Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Authors/Experts 8

Theoretical Perspectives 9

Related Studies 10

Concept of poverty 10

Relative deprivation 10

Contribution of CSOs in poverty reduction 12

Changing contexts 14

Challenges faced by CSOs 16

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Three METHODOLOGIES 20

Research Design 20

Research Population 20

Sample Size 22

Sampling Procedure 22

Research Instrument 23

Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 24

Data Gathering Procedures 24

Data Analysis 25

Ethical Considerations 25

Limitations of the Study 25

Four PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS & INTERPRETATION

OF DATA 26

Correlations 51

Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 611

Summary of Findings 55

Conclusions 57

Recommendations 63

References 68

Appendices 73

Appendix I - Transmittal Letter -73

Appendix II - Clearance from Ethics Committee -74

Appendix III- Informed Consent 77

Appendix IV - Research Instruments(Questions-for officials) 78

Appendix V - Research Instrument (FGD with beneficiaries) 80

Appendix VI - Research Instrument (Interview guide) 81

Appendix VII - CVI calculation 84

Appendix VIII - Means of Frequency Tables 85

Appendix IX - Krejcie’s Table of Sample Determination 86

Appendix X -Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 88