Examining the Role of Development Partners in Facilitating Effective Humanitarian Intervention in the East African Community.

Kitenge,, Seleman Y. (2024) Examining the Role of Development Partners in Facilitating Effective Humanitarian Intervention in the East African Community. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Since independence and the creation of the East African Community (EAC), Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda have received Official Development Assistance (ODA) from development partners. Despite financial and technical support from development partners, the EAC and its member states face funding duplication, poor budget execution that returns funds to donors, insufficient capacity, conflicts of interest, and bureaucratic impediments that hinder economic, social, and political development programmes. This study aims to examine the role of development partners in facilitating effective humanitarian interventions within the EAC, concentrating on ODA.The study aims to identify the types of assistance offered by development partners in the EAC for humanitarian aid delivery, evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions executed by these partners, and ascertain the challenges encountered in providing humanitarian assistance within the EAC. The study employs a qualitative approach and a descriptive research design to examine the topic. The study identifies various forms of assistance provided by development partners, achievements and challenges, strategies and future opportunities as well as the implications for the future. The study concludes by advocating for a comprehensive approach that considers both the internal dynamics of the EAC and the wider global context regarding humanitarian intervention. Enhancing coordination, resolving resource imbalances, integrating cross-cutting concerns, increasing capacity, leveraging technology and innovation, encouraging regional integration, and boosting monitoring and evaluation are recommended. Keywords: Development Aid, Humanitarian Intervention, East African Community, Official Development Assistance

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