Mustafe Mahamoud Abdillahi
Department of Political and Administration Studies (PAS) Kampala International University, Uganda

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The Khat Conundrum: Balancing Economic Reality, Social Welfare, and Sovereignty in Public Policy for Somaliland Mustafe Mahamoud Abdillahi
Mahogany Journal De Social Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Mahogany Journal De Social (MJDS)
Publisher : Generasi Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37899/mjds.v3i2.351

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This study examines the policy dilemma surrounding khat (Catha edulis) in Somaliland by assessing its economic contributions, socio-health consequences, and regulatory challenges within a context of limited international recognition. Using a desk-based mixed-methods approach, the study analyzed 45 documentary sources, including peer-reviewed articles, government reports, legal documents, and international organization publications. The findings reveal that khat generates approximately 20–30% of Somaliland’s domestic revenue and supports thousands of direct and indirect jobs, making it a critical component of fiscal sustainability. At the same time, chronic consumption contributes to household income diversion, food insecurity, cardiovascular disorders, oral diseases, and mental health problems. The analysis further shows that existing regulations prioritize revenue collection while providing limited mechanisms for public health protection and social harm reduction. The study introduces a sovereignty–fiscal dependency perspective, demonstrating how Somaliland’s political status constrains regulatory flexibility. The findings suggest that balanced regulatory strategies integrating revenue preservation, harm reduction, and economic diversification offer a more sustainable policy pathway than outright prohibition.
Public Sector Leadership: A Meta-Analysis of Transformational Leadership's Efficacy in Bureaucratic Change and Development Mustafe Mahamoud Abdillahi
Moccasin Journal De Public Perspective Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Moccasin Journal De Public Perspective (MJDPP)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37899/mjdpp.v3i2.350

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This study examines the effectiveness of transformational leadership in supporting bureaucratic change and organizational development within public sector institutions. Using a meta-analytic approach, the study synthesizes empirical findings from 45 quantitative studies across multiple public sector contexts. The analysis evaluates transformational leadership across three dimensions: change implementation, bureaucratic challenge mitigation, and leadership development effectiveness. The findings reveal that transformational leadership has a positive and statistically significant effect on organizational change, employee psychological empowerment, and innovation capacity. Leadership development programs also improve transformational competencies, particularly when training is long-term and practice-oriented. However, leadership effectiveness is moderated by bureaucratic formalization, cultural hierarchy, and institutional rigidity. These results indicate that transformational leadership is valuable for improving public sector adaptability but cannot operate optimally without supportive organizational structures. The study contributes to leadership and public administration literature by providing evidence that successful bureaucratic transformation requires both leadership capability and institutional reform.