THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF SOMALI FROM THE PERSPECTIVES IMMIGRANTS WITH THE HOST COMMUNITY: THE CASE OF SOMALI COMMUNITY IN BOLE AREA IN ADDIS ABABA ETHIOPIA

Abstract

This study tried to find out the social -economic integration of Somali from the perspectives immigrants with the host community to meet the goal of the study it was guided by two objectives: To explore refugees’ experiences related to integration with the host community in Addis Ababa. To identify the challenges refugees are facing while integrating with the host community in Addis Ababa. By using qualitative design and that i selected a phenomenological method purposeful sampling identify the sample size of, the study was carried out 15 of Somali immigrants living in Addis Ababa in Bole sub city where mass Somali refugees are residing. the data collection tools two types interview the in-depth interview and key in format interview The date analysis was thematic analysis The major findings is that social interaction they are challenges the language in which they all agreed the answer respondents whenever understanding social class to take the place leaving fewer social relationships and interactions of Somali immigration and host communities is therefore what we say The main result is economic integration between the host community and Somali refugees. It is also one of the major findings of not being discriminated against when socializing and respecting their cultural, the study looks into the experiences of fifteen Somali refugees living in Addis Ababa. Based on the findings of the research, some respondents found it easier to live in the city given the similarity in culture and religion with the host, but were unsuccessful due to language barrier, the recommendation International organizations and governments should be working on to open schools immigration learn a language in order to take part in the integration of refugees in host communities to enhance public understanding of the immigration community host It should be done by setting a training Somali immigrants to take up a professional integration and adaptation to the environment remove misunderstand language of refugees and the host community