Poor governance and weak social cohesion in Somalia’s Climate-stressed settings: the mediating effects of economic inefficiencies and limited human development

The purpose of this study is to investigate the complex relationship between poor governance and weak social cohesion in Somalia’s Climate-vulnerable setting, with a specific focus
on how economic inefficiencies and limited human development mediate this dynamic.
The study employs Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze survey data from
Somalia, assessing the impact of poor governance, economic inefficiencies, and limited
human development on social cohesion. The findings confirm that economic inefficiencies
significantly contribute to weak social cohesion, while poor governance exacerbates both
economic inefficiencies and limited human development. This cyclical relationship perpetuates social fragmentation, illustrating the critical need for governance reforms and targeted investments in human development to rebuild social cohesion. The study highlights
the importance of integrated policy interventions that address governance reforms alongside economic revitalization and human development initiatives. Anti-corruption measures,
equitable resource distribution, and community-based programs are essential to restoring
social cohesion and fostering sustainable stability in post-conflict settings like Somalia. This
research presents a conceptual model linking governance, economic, and social dimensions in a fragile post-conflict context, offering new insights into the cyclical effects of poor
governance on recovery outcomes. This study reveals how governance failures and economic inefficiencies weaken social cohesion in fragile states.
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This study provides critical insights into the intricate relationship between poor governance, economic inefficiencies, and weak social cohesion in Somalia’s climate-vulnerable
and post-conflict setting. By employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the research
identifies how governance failures exacerbate economic stagnation and hinder human
development, ultimately fragmenting social cohesion. The findings emphasize the urgent
need for governance reforms, economic revitalization, and human development investments to break this cycle of instability. This study contributes to policy discourse by presenting a conceptual model that links governance, economic, and social dimensions,
offering practical recommendations for fostering sustainable stability in fragile states.