The Impact of Small Entrepreneurship Development on Poverty Alleviation: Empirical Study from Kismayu, Somalia.

ABSTRACT This paper examined and analyzed the impacts of small entrepreneurship development on poverty alleviation in Somalia. Survey data collection was conducted using questionnaire technique. The respondents in this study were 80 business entrepreneurs in Kismayo, Somalia, who had a direct and responsible role in the daily operations of the entrepreneurial ventures. The method of data analysis used was descriptive statistics and correlation analysis using SPSS 23. The study found weak positive relationship between entrepreneurship development and poverty alleviation. However, small entrepreneurship development was measured different types such; access to capital, entrepreneurial training and education, and business environment. The Sig. or P-value was less enough, suggesting that the variables indicated that the computed R-value were (r=0.084), (r=0.042) and (r=0.214), this indicates that there were weak and moderate positive correlation between entrepreneurship development and poverty reduction. However, it is essential to note that the correlation is weak, this means that small entrepreneurship development cannot play a significant role in the economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation in Kismayo, Somalia.