<p> </p><p>1.0 Introduction 9</p><p>1.1 Background 9</p><p>1.2 Aims and Objectives of the Dissertation 11</p><p>1.2.1 Research Aim 11</p><p>1.2.2 Specific Objectives 11</p><p>1.3 Research Questions 11</p><p>1.4 Structure of the Research 12</p><p>2.0 Literature Review 13</p><p>2.1 Definition of Terms 13</p><p>2.2 A History of Peace Initiatives and Diplomacy in Somalia 14</p><p>2.3 The Role of the State in the Regional Diplomacy 16</p><p>2.4 The Model of Coordinated Synergy in Diplomacy 17</p><p>2.6 Regional Diplomacy in Human Rights Bill in UN 20</p><p>2.7 Regionalism in the International Diplomacy and Rights 21</p><p>3.0 Developments and Resolutions from Diplomatic Efforts 22</p><p>3.1 Rationale for Diplomatic Resolutions 22</p><p>3.2 Developments in the State Governance 24</p><p>3.3 IGAD’s Contributory Effort in Terms of Diplomatic Resolutions 25</p><p>4.0 Methodology 27</p><p>4.1 Overview 27</p><p>3.2 Research Design 27</p><p>4.3 Population and Sampling 30</p><p>4.4 Data Collection Instruments 31</p><p>4.4.1 Quantitative Data Collection 31</p><p>4.4.2 Qualitative Data Collection 32</p><p>4.5 Data Analysis 32</p><p>4.5.1 Qualitative Data Analysis 32</p><p>4.5.2 Quantitative Data 33</p><p>4.6 Validity and Reliability 33</p><p>4.7 Ethics 34</p><p>4.8 Limitations 34</p><p>

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