Factors Affecting the Decline of Agricultural Investments in Somalia: A Case Study of the Farming Sector in Lower Shabelle Region

Ismail Ibrahim Abdullahi, Dr. Amina Omar Mohamud

Abstract: Productivity and investment in agriculture contribute to economic growth, food security, and poverty reduction in developing countries. This article investigates the decline of agricultural investments in Somalia by examining the farming sector in the Lower Shabelle region. By employing a multi-method approach involving surveys, interviews, and field data from 70 respondents, the study identifies climate change and environmental degradation, conflict and insecurity, and limited access to agricultural finance as the main barriers to investment. Repeated droughts, desertification, and land title disputes have discouraged both farmers and financial institutions from committing resources. The findings highlight a need for institutional reforms, climate-resilient infrastructure, and financial innovations such as credit guarantees and crop insurance. These measures are essential for rebuilding the agricultural base and promoting sustainable development in post-conflict Somalia.

Keywords: Agricultural Investment, Climate Change, Conflict, Financial access, Lower Shabelle

How to Cite?: Ismail Ibrahim Abdullahi, Dr. Amina Omar Mohamud, "Factors Affecting the Decline of Agricultural Investments in Somalia: A Case Study of the Farming Sector in Lower Shabelle Region", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1554-1556, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251121011158, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251121011158