Lack of Infrastructure: The Impact on Economic Development as a case of Benadir region and Hir-shabelle, Somalia

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate lack of infrastructure: the impact on economic development as a case of Benadir region and Hir-shabelle in Somalia. A survey research method was adopted to examine the impact of lack of infrastructure on economic development. The data were collected through questionnaires filled by the respondents equally.

The results of the questionnaire were analyzed by using SPSS version 16.0. The results showed that lack of infrastructure brings poor standard living, economic deficit and improves poverty.

Keyword: Lack of Infrastructure, the Impact on Economic Development, Benadir Region and Hir-Shabelle.