Factors that Contribute to Water Shortages in Ethiopia and Somalia

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the factors that have influenced water scarcity in Ethiopia and Somalia, allowing us to know the improvement actions and strategies that the international community can undertake to address this problem. The methodology used was an exploratory research with an analytical, descriptive cross-sectional approach, developed in 3 phases, analysis, execution and evaluation. The result ob-tained serves as a baseline to get the attention of the international community and pillar to develop future and larger research that give way to large projects that improve the quality of life of its inhabitants. This research allows to conclude the absence of training for African populations in the responsible use of the water sources they have and that are an important aspect to grant them subsidies, manage the acquisition of new technologies or promote collaboration between the states in plans for action that allows them to purify the water available for use in agricultural, livestock production and the satisfaction of the basic needs of their communities.