Opportunities of HDP – Nexus in Tackling Recurring Environmental Conflicts in Somalia

Abstract

Purpose: The primary goals of  this paper was to identify Opportunities HDP – nexus  in tackling recurring environmental conflicts in Somalia Methodology: A five-step thematic methodology was used to transcribe qualitative data from the non-structured probing question added by the researcher wanting more views on familiarity and Experience of HDP among the interviewees. The five-step included data Familiarizing, generating initial code, defining and collating interpretive code for entire data framed into themes, and defining and naming pieces.The Sample size was 112 humanitarian stakeholders, non-staff and staff personnel operating in Somaliland. Results: Results showed gendered differences; 64.5% of males (40) and female participants (22)35.5% responded to the interviews implying that males dominated humanitarian operations. The Mean Age of respondents was 37.15 years, while the minimum and maximum ages were 24 and 61, respectively. Overall, HDP  nexus can be concluded in  playing  a massive role in shaping HDP opportunities (humanitarian, funding, and programs) due to theinter link of HDP inputs, outputs, and outcomes involved. Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice:.Consequently, this paper recommends  HDP – nexus Opportunities efforts approach  in tackling recurring environmental conflicts in Somalia.