The Conflict between the Refugees and the Host Communities. A Case Study of Nakivale Uganda

ABSTRACT 

The study examined the conflict between the refugees and the host communities situated in Nakivale Refugee Camp — Uganda. this was guided by the following objectives;- to examine the origin of conflict between the refugees and the Uganda host communities, to examine the nature of conflicts between the refugees and the Uganda host communities and to assess the social, economic and political impact of the conflict on both the Uganda refugees and the host communities around Nakivale Refugee Camp. While refugees impose a variety of security, economic and environmental burdens on host countries, they also embody a significant flow of resources in the form of international humanitarian assistance, economic assets and human capital. The study adopted descriptive approach will be used because it allows simultaneous description of attitudes, views, perceptions, and opinions. The sample size was determined by use of Morgan & Krejcie (1970) and the sample size of 91 respondents were selected and distributed. The study findings indicated that at Mean=2.58, SD1.13) portrayed the origin of conflict between the refugees and the Uganda host communities in Nakivale Refugee Camp for instance there has been a rise in local insecurity and crime. The study suggests that donors and humanitarian agencies should increase efforts to persuade governments and host populations to allow refugees fuller access to economic opportunities.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL ii

DEDICATION iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS V

LIST OF TABLES vii

LIST OF ACRONYMS Viii

ABSTRACT ix

CHAPTER ONE 1

GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Background of the study I

1.2 Problem Statement 3

1.3 Purpose of the study

1.4 Objectives of the study

1.5 Research Questions 4

1.6 Scope of the Study

1.6.1 Geographical Scope 5

1.6.2 Content Scope 5

1.6.3 Time Scope

1.7 Significance of the study

CHAPTER TWO 7

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0 Introduction 7

2.1 The origin of conflict between the refugees and the Uganda host communities 7

2.1 .1 Pre-Departure Logistics and Formalities 9

2.2 The nature of conflicts between the refugees and the Uganda 10

2.3 The social, economic and political impact of the conflict on both the Uganda refugees and the host communities 14

2.4 Chapter summary 18

CHAPTER THREE 19

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 19

3.0 Introduction 19

3.1 Research Design 19

3.2 Population of the study 19

3.3 Sample size 19

3.4 Sampling Techniques 20

3.5 Data Sources 20

3.6 Data collection method and instruments 21

3.6.1 Interview Method 21

3.6.3 Validity and reliability of research instruments 21

3.6.4 Reliability .22

3.7 Data processing and analysis 22

3.7.1 Editing 22

3.7.2 Data analysis 22

3.8 Research procedure 22

3.9 Ethical considerations 23

3.10 Anticipated limitations 23

CHAPTERFOUR 25

DATA ANALYSIS, PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION AND DISCUSSIONS 25

4.0 Introduction 25

4.1 Demographic Information 25

4.1.1 Age of the respondents 25

4.1.2 The Respondents’ Gender 26

4.1.3 Level of education 26

4.1.4 Marital status of respondents 27

4.2 The origin of conflict between the refugees and the Uganda host communities in Nakivale Refugee Camp 27

4.3 The nature of conflicts between the refugees and the Uganda 29

4.4 The social, economic and political impact of the conflict on both the Uganda refugees and the host communities around Nakivale Refugee Camp 31

CHAPTER FIVE 34

DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 34

5.0 Introduction 34

5.1 Discussion of findings 34

5.1.1 The origin of conflict between the refugees and the Uganda host communities in Nakivale Refugee Camp

5.1.2 The nature of conflicts between the refugees and the Uganda host communities in Nakivale Refugee Camp 35

5.1.3 The social, economic and political impact of the conflict on both the Uganda refugees and the host communities around Nakivale Refugee Camp 35

5.2 Conclusion 36

5.3 Recommendation 37

APPENDIX I 42

QUESTIONNAIRE 42

APPENDIX II 45

A MAP SHOWING THE NAKIVALE REFUGEE CAMP LOCATION 45