Title: Risk Transfer Mechanisms and Success of Information Systems Projects: A Case of Golis Telecommunication Company, Garowe District, Somalia.
Authors: Abdiaziz Abdullahi Salad, Shafie Ali Salad
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
Pages: 107-116
Publication Date: 2026/01/28
Abstract:
Information systems projects are inherently exposed to various risks that can undermine their successful implementation, particularly in dynamic and resource-constrained environments. This study examined the effect of risk transfer mechanisms on the success of information systems projects at Golis Telecommunication Company in Garowe District, Somalia. Guided by risk management theory, contingency theory, and stakeholder theory, the study adopted a correlational research design to establish the relationship between risk transfer practices and project success. The study population comprised employees involved in information systems projects, from whom a sample was selected using simple random sampling, while key informants were selected purposively. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and key informant interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were analysed thematically to support the quantitative results. The findings revealed that risk transfer mechanisms had a positive and statistically significant relationship with the success of information systems projects (r=.396, P<.0.01). The analysis indicates an R value of 0.396, suggesting a moderate positive relationship between risk transfer mechanisms and the success of information systems projects at Golis Telecom. The study concludes that effective risk transfer enhances project outcomes by reallocating risk to parties best positioned to manage it. The study recommends that telecommunication industries institutionalise risk transfer strategies within their project risk management frameworks to improve the success of information systems projects.