THE IMPACT OF THE TURKISH GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE ON THE PEACE AND STABILITY IN SOMALIA (2011-2022)

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of Turkish assistance on the stability and peace building in Somalia in given period of 2011-2022. The study employed a cross sectional research design where the researcher employed both quantitative and qualitative research approaches where data was collected from 138 and 10 respondents through the usage of questionnaires and interviews. Turkish assistance on the peace building in Somalia has been high, this was revealed with the overall mean was 3.57, the standard deviation was 1.42. Secondly Turkish has provide some assistance in state building in Somalia, the mean was 3.57, the standard deviation was 1.31. Thirdly Turkish assistance in political stability of Somalia has generally been high. The Turkey assistance is through military training to Somali armies, provided financial military support to combat political instability, physical evacuation of the affected people after bombing and support for the search of the rebels and finally Turkey in humanitarian assistance among the people of Somalia was generally rated as good though with limitations, the mean of (M=3.69, the standard deviation was 1.35) interpreted as high meaning that Turkey has provide some reasonable aid in stimulating the humanitarian assistance amongst the people in Somalia.. The study concluded that Turkey assistance in peace building in Somalia is generally in a fair mode, Turkey’s efforts compared to other countries is immense and has the potential to alleviate the peace building in Somalia. The study indicate that humanitarian assistance has been a vital area by Turkey in the realization of the humanitarian assistance meaning that should Turkey increase their efforts towards the people of Somalia, the situation will be increased to good performance. The study recommends for a more consolidated plan and policy aimed at enhancing the Turkey assistance to peace building, secondly there is need for a plan by Turkey to increase its allocations for Turkey assistance in state building through the realization of the state building. Furthermore, the study recommends that Turkey invite other country’s assistance to complement their efforts in state building in Somalia, thirdly there is need for the development of the resources needed for the organization excellence in development of the stable forces to Somalia. and finally, the study recommends that humanitarian assistance need to be developed amongst then people in Somalia.