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    Factors Influencing the Integration of Conflict Induced idps and Its Implication on Human Security in Adama Town, Oromia Region
    (Addis Ababa University, 2023-07) Million Balcha; Asebe Amenu
    The number of internally displaced persons in Ethiopia has increased and become a major area of humanitarian concern due to ethnic based violence and conflicts. The 2018 inter-ethnic conflict between the Oromo and Somali communities resulted in the displacement of people from their livelihood base, loss of life, psychological trauma and social bond breakup. In order to address the problem that caused by the displacement, the Federal and regional government of Oromia arranged a settlement site in Adama town. Although the process of local integration is complex, the nature and situation of the displacement made the strategy essential to deal with the problem. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to assess factors influencing effective integration of IDP's and its implication on human security in the context of conflict induced- internally displaced people in Adama town. To achieve the objec-tive and answer the research questions the study employed qualitative research method. In order to collect data; the study utilized primary data collection techniques such as in-depth interview, key-informant interview and focus group discussion. In addition, the study also employed secondary sources such as thesis, articles and document analysis. Accordingly, the study utilized purposive sampling technique and collected data from individuals who have better information and knowledge about the situation. Finally, the collected data identified according to their themes; discussed, and analyzed through thematic analysis using coding and condensation techniques. The finding of the study revealed that ethnic manipulation by political entrepreneurs changed the dynamics of the conflict from resource based to political motive. In fact, the implementation of local integration as a solution to address the problem is essential; however, religious, cultural and language differences with the larger section of the community and problem of actively engaging in the labor market influenced its process. On the other hand, land ownership, and access to social services enhanced and facilitated the frequency of IDPs communication and interaction with the host community. Therefore, the finding revealed improvement of interaction and positive communication with the host com-munity observed but it needs creating awareness on accommodating differences and address-ing unemployment problem to enhance the scope of interaction and communication with the host community.