Factors Influencing Implementation of World Food Programme Cash-based Transfer for Vulnerable People: a Case of Mogadishu, Somalia.

Abstract

The goal of this study was to look at the factors that influenced the execution of a cash transfer program for the poor in Mogadishu, Somalia. Particularly, the study looked at method of beneficiary identification, staff capacity, modes of payment and monitoring and evaluation in relation to implementation of cash transfer programme in Mogadishu, Somalia. The theory of change and the social protection theory were used to guide the study. A descriptive research design, which is deemed beneficial in preliminary or exploratory researches was used to guide the project activities in terms of data collection, sampling and analysis. The study targeted 600 vulnerable individuals from the households benefiting WFP cash transfer programme in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study employed purposive sampling to select a sample of 240 vulnerable individuals benefiting from WFP cash transfer programme. The study gathered primary data using questionnaires. Secondary data of the study was acquired from reports related to cash transfer programmes and maintained by the World Food Programme as the implementing agency. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 21 where descriptive statistics such as, means, and standard deviations, percentages, and frequencies were used for analyzing quantitative data. The study found that community targeting was the most convenient method of beneficiary identification. According to the findings, targeting influenced the execution of the CTP for 73.3 percent. Also, staff capacity was determined to have a great influence of program implementation. The survey also found that the payment methods were convenient, with respondents receiving cash that was paid monthly using mobile money. However, it was found that the payment was neither consistent nor dependable. The findings also revealed that the frequency of monitoring and assessment affects the cash transfer program's implementation. The study recommends that the institutions implementing cash transfer programmes in Mogadishu, Somalia should engage in training of staff to empower them with the skills needed to implement successful cash transfer programme. The study also recommends that the WFP and other agencies should come up with policies that will address and govern the issues of payment of the stipends.