| dc.description.abstract | The topic “armed conflict and its effects on development programs in Kotido District”
was a study undertaken in Jie County. The main concern of the researcher and the
purpose of the study were to determine the extent to which the armed conflict has
continued to impact on the livelihood of the communities in the area. The study assessed
five sub sectors, namely: livestock production, universal primary education, primary
health care, rural water supply and road transport. The research as well used modern
scientific research methods to collect, process, test, analyze and compile data and
information from various sources as described in the chapters. Findings reveal that armed
conflict had become complex, persistent, widespread and more devastating in the recent
past. And it concludes that no sign of it being eliminated in the near future. The research
team proposed some measures directed to various players in an attempt to mitigate the
effects of arm conflict.
There is a need for government, development partners and local communities to work
together, design and develop appropriate medium and long term development plans.
Government should develop security systems that are community based aimed at
promoting productivity in all sectors. Government should develop and implement
policies which include protection of communities and their property, peace education,
peace building alternative disputes resolution by use of dialogue, conflict resolution and
reconciliation. | en_US |
