Challenges and opportunities of traditional conflict resolution processes in Zaka. Case study of Nhema Chiefdom.
- Author
- Manyawi, Rosemary
- Title
- Challenges and opportunities of traditional conflict resolution processes in Zaka. Case study of Nhema Chiefdom.
- Abstract
- The research study was focusing on investigating the challenges and opportunities of traditional conflict resolution processes in Zaka District, using the Nhema Chiefdom as a case study. Traditional conflict resolution processes face challenges that impact their effectiveness, hence by understanding the challenges and opportunities of traditional conflict resolution processes it helps to improve conflict resolution effectiveness and promote peace building. The Problem Solving Theory fastened the research study serving as its theoretical framework. The researcher collected data using interviews, focus group discussion and survey questionnaires. The study revealed that traditional conflict resolution process begin with the family court which referred the case to the village court, the village court referred the case to the headman’s court and the headman’s court referred the case to the chief’s court where the final judgement is made. The study also revealed that traditional conflict resolution processes have some challenges like abused by those in power. Despite the challenges, there are also some opportunities of traditional conflict resolution processes like promoting reconciliation and upholds cultural values and traditions. The research study exposed that traditional conflict resolution processes are effective in dealing with conflicts for they promote reconciliation and upholds cultural values and traditions. The study made the following recommendations: establish clear guidelines and protocols on conflict resolution, provide training and capacity building to traditional leaders and establish a referral system. There should be a strong relationship between the magistrate court and the traditional court for the two complement each other because they deal with similar cases.
- Date
- June 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- traditional conflict resolution
- Supervisor
- Dr I Madenga
- Item sets
- Department of Peace and Governance
- Media
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