This conflict briefing explores the link between communal conflict and economic development, focusing on how violence affects agricultural productivity and investment. Using data from PIND’s Partners for Peace (P4P) Peace Map and interviews with key stakeholders, including farmers, herders, and investors, the study analyses how communal conflict impacts agricultural livelihoods and investments. The findings indicate that land competition is a major driver of communal violence, causing substantial disruptions to agricultural activities. Local responses to these challenges include the hiring of local vigilantes to protect farmers and crops and adopting group farming practices, where multiple families collectively cultivate a plot of land. However, to more effectively address these issues, the report recommends strengthening community- based platforms for conflict resolution, prioritizing livelihood-supporting peace initiatives, and utilizing early warning systems to protect agricultural investments and promote sustainable growth.
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