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    Political competition and socio-economic development : an assessment on the impact of political competition on socioeconomic development in the Gambella Region in Ethiopia
    (İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi, 2019) Dobuol Lul, Tharjiath; Özoral, Başak Özoral
    This study aims to assess and explain the impacts of political competition on socio-economic development in the Gambella region in Ethiopia. To fulfill the aim of the study, the researcher predominantly used qualitative research approaches, although some quantitative techniques were used. From qualitative research approaches, descriptive, explanatory and analytical research methods were used because they are considered best suited to the objectives of the study. Both primary and secondary data were collected. Key informant interview and informal interview techniques were used to collect primary data. A total number of ten regional key officials with the ratio of seven to three men and women respectively were purposively selected and interviewed. To supplement the collected primary data, the researcher made a rigorous document reviews of secondary information. The researcher used qualitative content analysis technique to analyses and interpret qualitative data. In addition, techniques such as tabulation, percentage and inferential were used to quantify political representation and power distribution between different ethnic groups in the Region. The findings of this study revealed the complex and the dynamic relationship between political competition and socio-economic development in the Gambella Region in Ethiopia. According to the data, the researcher found that political competition between the indigenous people of the Gambella region has been an obstacle to the socio-economic development of the region for many years. To put it differently, political competition has played negative role on the socio-economic development of the region for many years. Thus, this study is important because it clearly state, describe and explain the negative impact of political competition on socio-economic development of the region, a problem that has been endured by the people of the Gambella Region for almost three (3) decades. And as the famous saying goes, “a problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.” Finally, logical recommendations were given.