ABSTRACT
The study is based on investigating the relationship between freedom of speech and peace promotion among news paper in Hargeisa Somaliland. The study significantly sought to determine the demographic profile of the employees, determine the extent to which the level freedom of speech among selected media organization specially Jamhuriya, and hatuf, to determine the level of peace promotion that can be obtained through media organization specially Jamhuriya and Hatuf and lastly to establish whether there is a significant relationship between the level of freedom of speech and peace promotion. Data was collected from a cross section of 119 respondents from the two media organizations. The data was analyzed by use of descriptive research design. The study found that that the level of freedom of speech was at high (mean=2.70) and this is due to the fact that most categories were rated high. It also found out that the level of freedom of speech was at high (mean=2.70) and this is due to the fact that most categories were rated high. The research recommended that there is need for freedom of speech in the nation especially in Somalia in order to have smooth peaceful promotions in the country. The government of Somaliland should come up with proper policies and guideline to the media houses that should give then confidence to air out and publish the thoughts of the people and the media about the peace building process in the nation. Since freedom of speech is so valuable in the peace of promotion it should be publically announced to the nation and give the people their freedom to speak about the violence and the wars that are taking place in the Somaliland.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Page
One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1
Introduction/Background Information 1
Statement of the Problem 5
Purpose of the Study 5
Research Objectives 6
Research Questions 6
Hypothesis 7
Scope 7
Significance of the Study 8
Operational Definitions of Key Terms 9
Two LITERATURE REVIEW 10
Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Experts/Authors 10
Theoretical Perspectives 22
Related Studies 23
Three METHODOLOGY 27
Research Design 27
Research Population 27
Sample Size 27
Sampling Procedure 30
Research Instrument 30
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 30
Data Gathering Procedures 31
Data Analysis 32
Ethical Considerations 34
Limitations of the Study 34
FOUR ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Introduction 36
Demographic information of the respondents 36
The level of freedom of speech 38
FIVE FINDINGS, CONLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Introduction 47
Summary of Findings 47
Conclusions 50
Recommendations 52
Areas for future Research 53
References 54
Appendices 56
Appendix I - Transmittal Letter 56
Appendix II - Clearance from Ethics Committee 58
Appendix III - Informed Consent 60
Appendix IV —Questionnaires 61
Appendix IV — Face sheet 61
Appendix V - Questionnaires 62
Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 66
Consults, E. (2022). Freedom of Speech and Peace Promotion in Selected Media Organizations Hargeisa Somali Land. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/freedom-of-speech-and-peace-promotion-in-selected-media-organizations-hargeisa-somali-land
Consults, Education "Freedom of Speech and Peace Promotion in Selected Media Organizations Hargeisa Somali Land" Afribary. Afribary, 28 Sep. 2022, https://afribary.com/works/freedom-of-speech-and-peace-promotion-in-selected-media-organizations-hargeisa-somali-land. Accessed 05 Nov. 2024.
Consults, Education . "Freedom of Speech and Peace Promotion in Selected Media Organizations Hargeisa Somali Land". Afribary, Afribary, 28 Sep. 2022. Web. 05 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/freedom-of-speech-and-peace-promotion-in-selected-media-organizations-hargeisa-somali-land >.
Consults, Education . "Freedom of Speech and Peace Promotion in Selected Media Organizations Hargeisa Somali Land" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 05, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/freedom-of-speech-and-peace-promotion-in-selected-media-organizations-hargeisa-somali-land