Title: Effects of Transparency on Infrastructural Development in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Authors: Abdikarin Ahmed Abdi, Shafie Ali Salad (https://orcid.org/---)
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
Pages: 108-115
Publication Date: 2026/01/28
Abstract:
The study examined the effects of transparency on infrastructural development in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Employing a descriptive and correlational research design, data were collected from 146 stakeholders, including government officials, project managers, contractors, and community members. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis, while qualitative insights from interviews provided contextual depth. Results reveal a strong positive relationship between transparency and infrastructural development, with transparency explaining 36.9% of the variance in development outcomes. Findings indicate that transparency enhances budgetary awareness, reduces corruption, and promotes adherence to quality standards in infrastructure development projects. Based on these findings, the study recommends strengthening transparency mechanisms, institutionalising openness through policy, promoting public participation, leveraging technology, and reinforcing anti-corruption frameworks. These measures are essential for improving infrastructure quality and fostering sustainable infrastructural development in Hargeisa.