Building resilience in Somalia; evidence from field data collection. Issue 4 (1st October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Malik, Amin; d'Errico, Marco; Omolo, Danvers; Gichane, Benjamin
• Is Part Of: Journal of development effectiveness. Volume 12:Issue 4(2020)
• Page Start: 323
• Page End: 340
• Publication Date: 2020-10-01
• Subjects: Resilience -- Somalia -- original data -- impact assessment -- JRS; Economic development -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; Economic development; Economic history; Developing countries; Periodicals; 338.91724
• DOI: 10.1080/19439342.2020.1840421
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1943-9342

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Resilience enhancing programmes are key to supporting people facing natural and man-induced shocks. International agencies, donors, NGOs, and governments adopted resilience as a framework for designing interventions. However, there is little evidence of the impact of these programs, especially in a fragile context. This paper evaluates the impact of a joint strategy in Somalia. Results show a positive and significant effect on a resilience construct. This paper contributes also to the literature of impact evaluation by using quasi-experimental (but solid) evidence, and by showing the effect of integrated assistance. This finding suggests investing in a diversified approach to enhance resilience.