STORY: RESEARCH FINDINGS ON CITIZENS'

PERCEPTION OF PEACE AND

STABILIZATION INITIATIVES IN SOMALIA
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DATELINE: 2014/07/22, MOGADISHU, SOMALIA
SHOT LIST
1. Wide shot, IPSOS Director of Social Research Samuel Muthoka
presenting the research findings to the Somali media
2. Med shot, IPSOS Director of Social Research Samuel Muthoka
presenting the research findings to the Somali media
3. Wide shot, IPSOS Director of Social Research Samuel Muthoka
presenting the research findings to the Somali media
4. Med shot, journalists listening to the presentation
5. Close up, journalist listening to the presentation
6. Wide shot, senior Somali government and United Nations officials
giving the opening remarks
7. Med shot, senior Somali government and United Nations officials
giving the opening remarks
8. Close up, Somali officials listening to the presentation
9. Close up, Somali officials listening to the presentation
10.
SOUNDBITE (Somali), Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Mareye)
Somali Federal minister for Information, Culture & Tourism:
Today we have attended a presentation of scientific research
findings which was carried out by IPSOS in four regions of Somalia.
This truly touched on so many issues, for example the peoples
perception regarding governance, politics, AMISOM and also
education. The peoples support to those they want to intervene and
solve their disagreements and lead them politically and also many
issues concerning their lives. This study is the first one that has
been done in a long time in Somalia.
11.
Close up, presentation slide displayed on the wall
12.
Wide shot, journalists covering the presentation
13.
Med shot, IPSOS Director of Social Research Samuel Muthoka
presenting the research findings to the Somali media
14.
SOUNDBITE (Somali), Chairman of Association of Somalia
scholars Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Salad:

Today, I have attended a conference for unveiling research

findings that surveyed the views of a lot of people. The
subjects were asked a lot of important questions. The
questions asked were very important according to my
understanding, the results are also vital. In general it identifies
that the people are open minded, if the Somali person speaks
neutrally, he speaks well while interpreting his religion, his
country and speaks truly about his needs and feelings. So
frankly I appreciate those who have carried out the study. I am
also happy, although the communities have witnessed a lot of
problems during the years; they are still mentally healthy,
lively and still holding on to the essentials like their religion,
their country and their collective interests.
15.
Wide shot, presentation slide displayed on the wall
16.
Med shot, senior Somali government and United Nations
officials listening
17.
Close up, Somali government official listening
18.
SOUNDBITE (Somali), Chairperson of Somali Youth
forum Fadumo Abdi Warsame (Fadumo Qaran):
This program of the unveiling of this study is one that I am
very happy with. Somalia needs many in-depth scientific
researches because when a country collapses and confusion
ensues, the people will need everything done through such
studies for recovery. I am very happy with the way this
research was carried. I am different from the rest because I
had been a fieldwork supervisor in a research program which
was conducted by the Somali youth. I thank all the youth from
those 4 regions for their contribution as well as both
international and local organisations for their role. I am hoping
that the Somali people will use those findings positively as
intended. These are some of the things that we were missing
and I expect the Somali people to utilize it
19.
Close up, IPSOS Director of Social Research Samuel Muthoka
presenting the research findings to the Somali media
20.
Wide shot, journalists covering the presentation
STORY
Mogadishu, 22 July 2015:
Findings from a baseline survey conducted by Research firm Ipsos
were yesterday released in Mogadishu, Somalia, indicating
perceptions of the citizens on peace and stabilization initiatives in
the country. The findings show that three-quarters of Somalis are
optimistic about the countrys future and 72-percent of Somalis
believe they hold the solution to their destiny.

The survey was conducted from December 2014 to February 2015.

It is positive about the intervention of the African Union Mission in
Somalia (AMISOM), in the countrys peace-building efforts, with over
65-percent of Somalis showing support for AMISOM.
The findings were shared with Somali government officials,
members of civil society, the Somali Youth Forum, the media and
the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia Director, Strategic
Communications & Public Affair Ms. Cassandra Nelson.
The optimism of the Somali people that is reflected in the survey
results can be attributed to a lot of things that are going right in the
country, including ongoing political progress towards Vision 2016
and delivery of the New Deal Somali Compact, said Ms Nelson
during the ceremony.
The research shows significant recognition of the work of the United
Nations in Somalia in enhancing the lives of ordinary Somalis; with
nearly half of the population agreeing that the humanitarian
situation in the country is improving.
Speaking during the ceremony, Hon. Mohamed Abdi Hayir (Mareye)
Somali Federal Minister for Information, Culture & Tourism said such
studies are very important in informing the recovery processes in
the country.
Today we have attended a presentation of scientific research
findings which was carried out by IPSOS in four regions of Somalia.
This truly touched on so many issues, for example the peoples
perception regarding governance, politics, AMISOM and also
education. The peoples support to those they want to intervene and
solve their disagreements and lead them politically and also many
issues concerning their lives. This study is the first one that has
been done in a long time in Somalia, said Minister Mareye.

Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Salad, chairman of Association of Somalia

scholars noted that the positive perceptions and attitudes of the
population point to progress in the country.
Today, I have attended a conference for unveiling research findings
that surveyed the views of a lot of people. The subjects were asked
a lot of important questions. The questions asked were very
important according to my understanding, the results are also vital.
In general it identifies that the people are open minded, if the
Somali person speaks neutrally, he speaks well while interpreting

his religion, his country and speaks truly about his needs and
feelings. So frankly I appreciate those who have carried out the
study. I am also happy, although the communities have witnessed a
lot of problems during the years; they are still mentally healthy,
lively and still holding on to the essentials like their religion, their
country and their collective interests, noted Sheikh Bashir.

Fadumo Abdi Warsame (Fadumo Qaran) the chairperson of Somali

Youth forum who was one of the supervisors of the field researchers
called on the government and partners to utilize the findings in
addressing the issues important to society.
This program of the unveiling of this study is one that I am very
happy with. Somalia needs many in-depth scientific researches
because when a country collapses and confusion ensues, the people
will need everything done through such studies for recovery. I am
very happy with the way this research was carried. I am different
from the rest because I had been a fieldwork supervisor in this
research program which was conducted by the Somali youth. I thank
all the youth from those 4 regions for their contribution as well as
both international and local organisations for their role. I am hoping
that the Somali people will use those findings positively as intended.
These are some of the things that we were missing and I expect the
Somali people to utilize it, he said.
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