The Influence of Strategic Planning and Forecasting on Humanitarian Aid Delivery in Somalia

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the influence of strategic planning and forecasting on humanitarian aid delivery effectiveness in humanitarian organizations in Somalia. With regard to research methodology, this study used positivism approach and correlational design. A sample of 394 senior management teams (SMTs) of international and national NGOs delivering aid in Somalia through census were selected. Findings from this study showed that there was a significant and positive relationship between three independent variables (strategic planning, contingency planning and strategic forecasting) and humanitarian aid delivery effectiveness. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that humanitarian leaders to have clear vision, strategic, operational, contingency plans that mitigate external environmental and drive immediate humanitarian response.