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    Inter-household Conflict over Farmland in Jama Woreda of South Wollo Zone: Implications on Human Security
    (Addis Ababa University, 2016-06) Tesfaye , Mulugeta; Hassen, Ahmed (PhD)
    Land is sole source of survival and means of identity manifestations for many developing countries. Farmers in the study area are suffering from farmland conflict and its associated impacts. The focus of this thesis is investigating and describing different factors of inter-household conflict over farmland and assessing its impacts and human security implications in the study area community. Descriptive-case study qualitative approach was employed in studying the problem. For the purpose of deep investigation of the issue in-depth interview with farmers, key informant interview, and FGDs were data collection instruments. The present researcher collected data from three Kebeles of the Woreda by considering representation of climate zone in the Woreda, abundance of the case and accessibility for transportation. The finding of the study indicated that boundary encroachment, land eviction, drainage conflict, inheritance land disagreement, and crop sharing and contract disagreement are the common types of farmland conflict. Inter-household conflict over farmland occurred with the interaction of underlined factors and risk factors. The divisive institutions, maladministration, individuals’ unproductive competition over farmland, defectively implemented land administration programs, disharmonious land administration laws, and the values of land for individuals are identified as underlined factors for the conflicts to happen. The culture of violence, disobedience to the law, the availability of small arms and light weapons, and other forms of social conflict are also risk factor by creating fragile peace among the members of the community. The conflict affects the economic, social, political, and psychological wellbeing of the study area residents. It poses economic, social, political, environmental and human security threats too. The effort made by the local government to combat the problem is not sufficient. It is imperative to revise and harmonize land administration laws if not changing some faultily legislated articles. Above all digital land registration and date administration should considered by governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations who are working in land administration sector. Immediate intervention is urged in saving severely devastating environment.