ABSTRACT
The study titled “Drought and natural resources based conflict among pastoralist communities” conducted in Greater Kapoeta area of South Sudan. The study was conducted to determine whether resource scarcity contribute significantly to prevalence of conflict; to investigate the recurrence of drought in the study area and its impact on pastoralists’ livelihood; and to study the drought coping mechanisms of pastoralists. Its main objective was to find out the impact of drought on conflicts between pastoralist groups over resources. The study used a descriptive cross-sectional design having a sample size of 380 respondents. The study revealed that: natural resources such as grazing land and water are fundamental resources in pastoralist livelihoods; drought is prevalent in the area scaling up resource scarcity and intensifying competition over resources; pastoralists migrate in search of water and grazing as a coping mechanism during drought; competition over resource use and ownership is major factor of violent conflicts in the area. The study drew a number of conclusicjns: that the availability of natural resources such as water and grazing land is scarce in the area that sustainability and development of pastoralism as a life style is endangered; that the recurrence of drought is high and increasing from time to time; and that drought has significant contribution in enhancing conflict over resources among pastoralists.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Declaration A ii
Declaration B iii
Approval sheet iv
Dedication v
Acknowledgement vi
Abstract vii
One THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 1
Introduction/Background Information 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Purpose of the Study 4
Research Objectives 4
Research Questions 5
Hypothesis 5
Scope 6
Significance of the Study 6
Operational Definitions of Key Terms 7
Two LITERATURE REVIEW 10
Concepts, Ideas, Opinions from Experts/Authors io
Theoretical Framework 13
Related Studies 15
Three METHODOLOGY 18
Research Design 18
Research Population 19
Sample Size 19
Sampling Procedure 20
Research Instrument 21
Validity and Reliability of the Instrument 22
Data Gathering Procedures 24
Data Analysis 25
Ethical Considerations 26
Limitations of the Study 26
Four PRESENTATION, ANALySIS AND INTERpRETATION OF DATA 28
Five FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMENDATIONS 40
Findings 40
Conclusions 44
Recommendations 45
References 48
Appendices 51
Appendix I - Transmittal Letter 51
Appendix II - Clearance from Ethics Committee 52
Appendix III - Informed consent 53
Appendix IV - Research Instrument 54
Appendix V - Researcher’s Curriculum Vitae 58
Consults, E. (2022). Drought and Natural Resource Based Conflicts among Pastoralists in Greater Kapoeta Area of South Sudan. Afribary. Retrieved from https://tracking.afribary.com/works/drought-and-natural-resource-based-conflicts-among-pastoralists-in-greater-kapoeta-area-of-south-sudan-2
Consults, Education "Drought and Natural Resource Based Conflicts among Pastoralists in Greater Kapoeta Area of South Sudan" Afribary. Afribary, 28 Sep. 2022, https://tracking.afribary.com/works/drought-and-natural-resource-based-conflicts-among-pastoralists-in-greater-kapoeta-area-of-south-sudan-2. Accessed 09 Nov. 2024.
Consults, Education . "Drought and Natural Resource Based Conflicts among Pastoralists in Greater Kapoeta Area of South Sudan". Afribary, Afribary, 28 Sep. 2022. Web. 09 Nov. 2024. < https://tracking.afribary.com/works/drought-and-natural-resource-based-conflicts-among-pastoralists-in-greater-kapoeta-area-of-south-sudan-2 >.
Consults, Education . "Drought and Natural Resource Based Conflicts among Pastoralists in Greater Kapoeta Area of South Sudan" Afribary (2022). Accessed November 09, 2024. https://tracking.afribary.com/works/drought-and-natural-resource-based-conflicts-among-pastoralists-in-greater-kapoeta-area-of-south-sudan-2