Peacebuilding and conflict transformation in Ethiopia

The study examined the practices of peacebuilding and conflict transformation in south Omo zone pastoralist and agro pastoralist community of Dassanech, Nyangatom, Hammer Woreda Ethiopia. To achieve the objective of the study, the researcher used qualitative research approach and case study research design. The study uncovered peace is the most important interest of the pastoral and agro pastoral community and they described conflict as starvation, and poverty. The study also revealed that for the practices of peacebuilding and conflict transformation in the study area started a little in the form of resilience but most practices are conflict resolution, management and prevention which is only tentative solution to the problem. The mechanisms used for the purpose of peacebuilding seems a system of creating common understanding on the problem and establishing a ground for the commencement of the peacebuilding and conflict transformation activities. Activities related to resilience are the best mechanism done for the purpose of conflict mitigation.

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Asmare Shetahun is a lecturer and researcher at Arba Minch University, specializing in Civic and Ethical Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies. He holds a BA in Civic and Ethical Studies and an MA in Peace and Conflict Studies and has published on topics including conflict, the role of NGOs in peacebuilding and customary conflict resolution.