SEVERE RECURRENT DROUGHT: EFFECTS ON THE LOCAL ECONOMY Author Mohamed Ahmed Mohamoud

RESEARCH OBJECTIVES: To identify the root causes of drought To find out the consequences of drought for the local economy in the urban areas To provide clear concrete recommendations and solutions for the concerned government agencies and general public   RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Key Informant Interview. Ministries of Agriculture, Planning and Development, and Livestock, SONYO, Shadoon, NERAD, GAVO The main aim of the research is to understand the effects of drought on the urban local economy in Hargeisa and make recommendations

RESEARCH FINDINGS: The drought effects both urban and rural communities Traders and sellers of livestock/products cannot find enough to sell in the markets Government revenues from livestock reduce drastically in drought seasons Many households lose their income; children drop out of school as fees are not affordable The economy of the whole country reduces significantly Many poor and middle income families join IDP camps because of the drought