Peace and Stability through Bilateral Diplomacy between Uganda and South Sudan
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2023-11-14
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Kampala International University
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This study examined the impact of peace and stability on bilateral diplomacy between Uganda and South Sudan. The study was guided by three objectives: To assess the effectiveness of peace and stability in promoting increased diplomatic engagement between Uganda and South Sudan; investigate how peace and stability influences economic cooperation between Uganda and South Sudan; examine the influence of peace and stability in promoting trust-building between Uganda and South Sudan. In addition, the study was guided by Stable Peace Theory by Boulding (1978). The study adopted a descriptive correlation survey design, and a mixed method approach in data collection, whereby both quantitative (survey questionnaire) and qualitative (key informant interview) approaches were used to elicit data from the study. Quantitative approach, however, was the main source of data, whilst qualitative approach served as a supplementary source of data. Data was analysed at uni-variate, bi-variate and at multivariate level using means, standard deviation and Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient (PLCC). From the study findings on the first objective of the study, the study concluded that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that by promoting increased trade and investment between the two countries, having more high-level of visits between the two countries, sustaining frequent communication between the two countries' leaders, then bilateral diplomacy in Uganda and South Sudan will be improved. On the second objective of the study, the study concluded that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that by promoting increased trade and investment, addressing insecurity issues and emphasizing greater cooperate on regional issues then, bilateral diplomacy between Uganda and South Sudan will be improved. Concerning objective three, the study concluded that majority of the respondents strongly agreed that by establishing regular high-level dialogue through regular meetings between the leaders of the two countries, as well as their ministers and other officials, then, bilateral diplomacy in Uganda and South Sudan will be improved. Lastly from the findings and conclusions, the study recommended that all the three constructs of peace and stability should be enhanced in Uganda and South Sudan through the establishment of regular high-level dialogue, respecting signed agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs), establishment of a free trade area, greater cooperation with regard to tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing, working together to attract foreign investments, establishing a joint truth and reconciliation commission, creation of a joint mechanism for conflict resolution, promoting education and understanding about each other's cultures and supporting civil society organizations that promote peace and reconciliation.
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A Dissertation Submitted to the College Of Humanities and Social Science as a Procedural Requirement for the Award of Masters in International Relations and Diplomacy of Kampala International University
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Peace, Stability, Bilateral Diplomacy, Uganda, South Sudan