Research Papers/Topics in Peace and Conflict Studies

Road Communication Network as a Factor in Resolving Recurrent Conflict Amongst Pastrolists in Mandera and Garissa Districts of Northern Kenya

ABSTRACT The study was set out to establish the efficiency and effectiveness of improved road communication network in affecting the trends, intensity and impact of recurrent ethnic conflict among pastoralist communities of Garissa and Mandera. Over the years conflict has remained the major cause of under-development in the area. The conventional cause i.e scarcity of pasture, water, small arms proliferation e.t.c appears not to have eminent solution due to the deteriorating climatic change a...

An Appraisal of Mediation as Alternatwe Dispute Resolution in Kenya

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to appraise the different methods used in conflict resolution as opposed to litigation, and make recommendations to the Proposed Amendments to 1~ntroduce Alternative Dispute Resolution and Case Management in Kenya This study sought to assess the views on mediation as an alternative method to dispute resolution, and also to consider whether mediation should be adopted as an alternative dispute resolution in judicial proceedings. The research was a cross-s...

Ethnic Conflicts and Economic Development in Kayunga District, Uganda

ABSTRACT  The study was conducted in Kayunga district. A total of 130 respondents participated in the study. The study was guided by research objectives which included: establishing the sources of ethnic conflicts in Kayunga district; establishing the sources of economic development in Jthe relationship between the sources of ethnic conflicts and sources of economic development in Jeconomic development in Jstudy found that they were mainly; the prevalence of tribal conflicts are mainly ...

Resettling Internally Displaced Persons in Rift Valley Province of Kenya A Case Study of Idp Camps In Nakuru District

ABSTRACT This study was to establish the major challenges that face the resettlement of internally displaced persons in Nakuru district. The study was based on three objectives. That to establish the challenges in resettling internally displacement persons, find the challenges encountered by the government in resettlement process and assess the efforts of the non-governmental organizations. The review of literature indicated that although there are many scholars who have written about electio...

Effects of Conflict on the Delivery of Social Services a Case Study of Kyuso District Eastern Kenya.

ABSTRACT This study investigated effects of armed conflicts on delivery of social services in Kyuso District of Kenya. The region continue to experience intermittent conflict from Somali and Kambas. The specific study objectives include; to find out the services affected by the conflicts; to identify the people affected by conflicts in accessing services and to find new methods of delivering the services in such violence — tone areas. The literature indicates little success in resolving the...

The Contribution of Roman Catholic Church’s Justice and Peace Commission in Peace Building in Nyundo Diocese, Rwanda

ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Diocese of Nyundo of Roman Catholic Church with the aim of illustrating the CDJP’s activities in the field of peace building. The study entitled “The contribution of Roman Catholic Church’s Justice and Peace Commission in Peace Building in Diocese of Nyundo, in Rwanda” was carried out basing on four specific objectives: i) To establish the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents, (ii) To identify different Social conflicts and define th...

Domestic Violence and Women’s Dis-Empowerment in West Point Township-Monrovia, Liberia

ABSTRACT This study was done to establish the impact of domestic violence on women’s disempowerment in West Point Township Monrovia, Liberia, The study objectives were to determine the forms of domestic violence, examine the causes of domestic violence and how domestic violence dis empowers women in West Point Township. The study was conducted based on a sequential mixed method design in which both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection were used. Quantitatively the study u...

Civil Society Organizations and Resettlement of Internally Displaced People in Nandi County of Kenya Case Study: Tinderet District

ABSTRACT Development projects and war regularly lead to the internal displacement and involuntary resettlement of tens of millions of people each year. Though most “[nternally displaced people” settle spontaneously, a significant proportion is involuntarily resettled into planned “camps” and “settlements”. Drawing on a vast and rapidly growing literature, this study sought to establish the salient roles of civil society organizations in the resettlement of the internally displaced...

The Contribution of World Vision to Food Security in Baringo District - Kenya

ABSTRACT In Baringo District, food insecurity significantly contributes to the never ending conflicts among the communities. The research carried out a study on the contribution of World Vision to food security in Baringo District. The objective of the study was to find out the causes of perennial food insecurity despite efforts employed by World Vision and other stakeholders in Baringo. The technologies promoted by World Vision in Baringo in addressing food insecurity were also identified. T...

Conflicts In Pastoral Communities and Their Economic Implications: A Case of Marsabit Central District of Northern Kenya

ABSTRACF Over the years, conflict has remained the major cause of under-development in Northern Kenya. The conventional causes i.e. scarcity of pasture, water, small arms proliferation e.t.c. appear to have no eminent solution due to the deteriorating climatic change and global warming with anarchy setting in the neighboring countries like Somalia and Ethiopia. The research focus to find out the socio political factors that influence inter-Tribal conflict and the Economic Implication among th...

Civil Society in Conflict Resolution in Garbaharrey and Belet-Hawa Towns Gedo Region Somalia

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to establish the role of the civil society in conflict resolution at grass root levels in Garbaharrey and Belet-hawa towns of Gedo region, Somalia The specific objectives of the study were to identify magnitude of the conflict; establish contributions of civil society and to find out challenges faced by the civil society groups in Gedo region, Somalia. Questionnaires and focus group discussion were applied to collect data from the 100 respondents selected...

Child Labour and Governments Free Education Policy in Ayivu County, Arua District in Uganda

ABSTRACT  This study examined the influence of child labour on government’s free education policy in Ayivu county, Arua District in Uganda. A self made questionnaire is used to collect data in order to obtain four research objectives; 1) to identify the profile of the respondents, 2) to determine the extend of child labour, 3) to establish the level of success of government’s free education policy, 4) to establish if child labour is significantly correlated with government’s free educa...

National Unity and Reconciliation through a Professional Based Media in the District of Nyamagabe, Rwanda

ABSTRACT  This study “National Unity and Reconciliation through a Professional Based Media in the District of Nyamagabe, Rwanda” was aimed at finding out the extent to which a professional media influences a national unity and reconciliation process as previous studies have covered the same study but emphasizing on Gacaca courts and reconciliation. Therefore, the research was carried out in media sector and in Nyamagabe District, Rwanda. This study has used a descriptive approach in that...

Non-Governmental Organizations Humanitarian Relief in Uplifting Pastoralist Dependency in Wajir District, Northeastern Kenya

ABSTRACT  Humanitarian organizations have become important sector in the provision of assistance to many disaster affected people in the world. Humanitarian relief is the provision of life-saving assistance to those in need, including victims of both conflicts and natural disasters. However, many non-governmental organizations came with humanitarian assistance as a short term intervention creating dependency. The consequences of the above being less motivated pastoral population ,less produc...

Domestic Violence in Rwanda and its Effects on Family Stability A Case Study of Spousal Homicides

ABSTRACT  The thesis is entitled “Domestic violence in Rwanda and its effects on family stability, a case study of spousal homicides. Domestic violence continues to be a problem in Rwanda despite measures taken by the government, Non-Governmental Organizations and individuals to end it. The study is about establishing forms, causes artd effects of domestic violence on family stability, The specific goals of this research were to provide insights into the issue by determining the different ...


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