Reviewing the Role of Selected Land Governance Institutions in Land Conflict Management in Uganda

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2023

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International Journal of Conflict Management

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the role of selected land governance institutions in managing land conflicts in Uganda. Methodology: A desk research was adopted given that it was purely based on secondary data. Findings: The outcomes suggest that although a variety of mechanisms are available, ad-hoc mediation is key is resolving land conflicts in Uganda. Conclusion: The study concludes that government strengthen ad-hoc mediation as well as making them more formal in land conflict management. Recommendations: From the study, it is encouraged that local council court members be periodically trained in conflict management; that government advocates, trains, and considers better facilitation for ad-hoc mediators to make them more effective.

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Land governance, land conflicts, ad-hoc mediation, conflict resolution, Institutions

Citation

Omodo, K. W., Obici, G. O., & Mwesigwa, D. M. (2023). Reviewing the Role of Selected Land Governance Institutions in Land Conflict Management in Uganda. International Journal of Conflict Management, 4(1), 1–21. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijcm.1176