Ethnicity, land and conflict in Eastern Africa
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2012-05
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Cutting across these papers is the theme of ethnicity and land related conflicts in Eastern Africa. Land is still the basis of a mainly agrarian economy and the focal point of identity contests, especially within and between ethnic groups. Moreover, postcolonial land reforms have largely failed to address historic injustices to ensure broad-based access to this vital resource. The studies identify commonalities and differences in land reform initiatives in the region. Conflicts that pit the state against the people show clear evidence of elite manipulation in relation to ownership, access and use of resources.
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ETHNICITY, CONFLICT, KENYA, LAND REFORM, LAND OWNERSHIP, ETHNIC GROUPS, LAND TENURE, SOUTH OF SAHARA, RWANDA, TANZANIA, UGANDA