Abstract: This article seeks to analyze the correlation between conflict and development on a country and how this relation has consequences on the nation’s in question. The article will also highlight the progress Rwanda has taken to develop after the 1994 Genocide and how this progress has invited investments causing many to believe that there can actually be development and prosperity after such a travesty. On the other hand, Somalia a neighboring country that has known conflict for centuries that can be traced as far back to the early 1960’s is still undergoing conflict with in the state so much so that it has been considered a failed state in the region and also internationally. This article addresses the ways Somalia has potential to develop but is still having challenges.
Keywords: Peace and Development.
Title: Peace and Development: A Comparative Study of Rwanda and Somalia
Author: Karuhanga Abia, Wanjiku Catheline, Cherwon Ivy, Ngeno Weldon, K
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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