International initiative at conflict resolution and peace building in local governments in Mogadishu, Somalia
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2014-11
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Kampala International University.College of Humanities and social science
Abstract
The study investigated the relationship between conflict resolution and peace building in local
government of Mogadishu Somalia. The study was guided by three objectives, determine; the
extent of conflict resolution in Mogadishu Somalia, the extent of peace building in Mogadishu
Somalia and determining whether there is a significant relationship between conflict resolution
and peace building in local government of Mogadishu Somalia. The study comprised of a
population of 356 respondents, and a descriptive research design was used to collect data from
188 respondents using self-administered questionnaires as the main data collection instrument.
The findings established that, the extent of conflict resolution was generally satisfactory, the two
variables are positive and significantly correlated, and this implies rejecting the null hypothesis
that there is a significant relationship between conflict resolution and peace building in local
government of Mogadishu Somalia. Arising from the findings appropriate recommendations and
areas of further research were made, the conclusions were made in line with the objectives of the
study where the study concurred with Adams's theory of conflict management (1982) which
states that conflicts between human beings are unavoidable and varies from a mild disagreement
to a win-or-lose, emotion-packed, confrontation. There is a significant effect between conflict
resolution and peace building in local government of Mogadishu Somalia (F=252.797,
Sig=0.000), significant relationship between conflict resolution and peace building in local
government of Mogadishu Somalia (r= .295 & Sig=0.003) and regression indicated by high
adjusted R squared of 68% was established.
Recommendations based on findings were that; political leaders in Mogadishu Somalia should
apply avoiding as a conflict resolution style when solving conflicts among different groups,
should always involve collaboration of parties working together to solve issues concerning
conflicts in Mogadishu, there must exist discussions among conflicting parties as a method of
solving conflicts in Mogadishu Somalia and the active combatants should be discharged from
armed forces and this will maintain peace in Mogadishu Somalia. Further research can be
carried out on accommodation and peace building in Mogadishu Somalia, Conflict resolution
and negotiation practices and Conflict resolution and negotiation practices in Mogadishu
Somalia.
Description
Dissertation submitted to the College of Higher Degrees and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the ward of a master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomatic Studies of Kampala International University Uganda.
Keywords
International, Initiative, Conflict, Resolution, Peace building, Local governments