Factors influencing implementation of livelihood projects in refugee camps: A case of Dadaab refugee camp, Kenya
Abstract
A number of issues have influenced successful achievement of livelihood projects goals
in the refugee camps. This study was set to examine the factors influencing
implementation of livelihood projects in refugee camps, a case of Dadaab Refugee Camp
in Garissa County, Kenya. The study objectives looked into political, economic, sociocultural
and innovative factors influence on implementation of livelihood project in
Dagahaley, Ifo1 and Hagadera camps in Dadaab. The Literature was reviewed from
related studies, reports and scholarly works conducted globally, regionally and locally on
the mentioned factors. Descriptive survey design was employed with a target population
of 1,800 drawn from the existing livelihood projects. A mixed approach of stratified,
purposive and convenience sampling procedure was used to identify the 10 livelihood
projects and 180 respondents drawn from camp management leadership and
implementing agencies representatives (key informants) to achieve desired
representation. A response rate of 70% was registered. The data was collected using selfstructured
questionnaires and key informant interview guide and analyzed using SPSS
Version 21.0. The qualitative data analysis was thematically guided by the study
objectives and the statements from the themes correlated to the implementation of
livelihood projects. Both inferential and descriptive statistics were represented with the
aid of tables, frequencies and percentages. From the study more than 50% of the
respondents agreed that political, economic, socio-cultural and innovative factors have
influenced the implementation of livelihood projects. To address political influence on
implementation of livelihood projects, the study suggests that there should be inclusion
and participation of all the relevant stakeholders to formulate policies, strategies and
guidelines that will enable effective implementation of livelihood projects in the camp.
This will provide operational guidelines that will prevent interference and conflicts. To
overcome economic barriers, the livelihood projects needs to provide financial literacy
knowledge and appropriate skills to the beneficiaries. The inclusion of more female,
PLWD and other minority groups can be addressed through community structured
sensitization and advocacies. The study also suggests that innovative methods should be
employed to market refugee products and establish partnerships with private sectors for
sustainability.
Publisher
University of Nairobi
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- Faculty of Education (FEd) [5964]