Abstract
Prior to the collapse of the central government in 1991, Somalia received substantial aid for infrastructure development. However, concerns arose regarding the effectiveness and sustainability of these projects, as they were often driven by political interests rather than the genuine developmental needs of the country. The subsequent civil war and humanitarian crisis led to a surge in aid from the international community, primarily in the form of emergency relief and humanitarian assistance. However, the aid provided was fragmented, uncoordinated, and short-term, resulting in a lack of sustainable development in Somalia. While acknowledging the positive role of foreign aid in addressing humanitarian crises and developmental challenges, this research highlights the unintended consequences associated with aid interventions. These consequences include aid dependency, negative spillover effects, governance issues, environmental impact, and the perpetuation of poverty.
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Article Details
- Year: 2024
- Volume: 45
- Issue: 2
- Pages: 209 - 232
- Accepted: 30.06.2024
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16892620 -
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Muktar Abdi Hussein (2024). The Effects of Aid in Somalia: Unintended Consequences and Lessons Learned. Journal of Economic Cooperation and Development, 45(2), 209-232. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16892620
