How does tribalism affect peace and security in Somaliland? IMPLICATIONS OF TRIBALISM ON SOMALILAND’S PEACE AND SECURITY: A CASE FOR PERCEPTIONS OF HARGIESA UNIVERSITY STAFF Research Question specific Objectives of the research How does tribalism affect peace and security in Somaliland? To explore how tribalism negatively impacts on peace and security in Somaliland To sensitize and engage Somali research institutions into the struggle to achieve behavioural change

Research finding Effect of Tribalism Effect of Tribalism Economically Socially Geographically, each tribe of Somali clans was concentrated and resided in a particular area for the purposes of clan interest such as preparedness for wars, co-existence, economic collaboration and genealogy matters Politically In Somaliland clan determines the role of individuals in politics Bigger clans dominate minority clans Economically Superior clans have access to jobs, Business and resources Minority clans are forced to be desperate and hopeless Legally Political representation and nomination is based on clan superiority and stereotypes rather than personal qualifications, experiences and efficiency, economic disparity among Somali tribes