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Research Paper | Arts and Humanities | Somalia | Volume 13 Issue 4, April 2024

Effects of Civil War on Higher Education Service Delivery in Somalia

Idris Mohamed Osman

Abstract: The civil war in Somalia, which started in the early 1990s, has had a deep impact on various sectors of the country, including higher education service delivery, health, and infrastructure, the country characterized by decades of conflict, resource competition, political instability, and economic challenges. These factors have significantly impacted higher education service delivery, this abstract aims to provide a summary of the effects of the civil war on higher education service delivery in Somalia. During the civil war, Somalia experienced widespread violence, political instability, and the collapse of state institutions. The higher education system, once a failing sector, was severely disrupted as a result. Numerous challenges emerged, hampering the ability of high school education service delivery and to deliver quality education to students. Besides of frequent closures of institutions, displacement of students, and the breakdown of administrative systems created a fragmented learning environment resulted the hardship of stability and continuity negatively affected the students' ability to pursue their studies effectively. Moreover, one of significant effect of the civil war was the destruction of infrastructure and campuses that has resulted many educational institutions were targeted, looted, and damaged, reduced into unworkable. This destruction not only disrupted ongoing academic activities but also hindered the reconstruction of the higher education system. Additionally, the conflict resulted in a significant brain drain as qualified professors, scholars, and professionals fled the country seeking safety and opportunities elsewhere. The loss of experienced faculty members had a damaged the impact on the quality of education provided in the post - war period. Furthermore, the socio - economic consequences of the civil war, such as poverty, unemployment and limited resources, made it challenging for students to access higher education. Many families were unable to afford tuition fees, textbooks, and other essential resources, resulting in decreased enrollment rates.

Keywords: Civil war, Higher education. Service delivery, Somalia

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 4, April 2024,

Pages: 1252 - 1256