Paper short abstract:

Land conflicts between pastoralists and farmers in Tanzania's Kilosa and Mvomero districts have been a persistent problem, leading to loss of life, property, and resources for both groups. This paper proposes to explore strategies and best practices for resolving these conflicts.

Paper long abstract:

This paper proposes to explore strategies and best practices for resolving land conflicts between pastoralists and farmers in Tanzania's Kilosa and Mvomero districts. The research will be conducted through a combination of literature review and fieldwork, using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The literature review will examine existing studies on land conflicts in Tanzania and other African countries, as well as strategies and best practices for resolving them. The fieldwork will consist of interviews with key stakeholders in the Kilosa and Mvomero districts, including pastoralists, farmers, government officials, and NGOs, and a survey will be conducted to gather data on land use and conflicts. The data will be analyzed using statistical techniques and content analysis. The findings will be used to identify key factors contributing to the land conflicts and explore potential solutions. The proposed strategies and best practices will be evaluated based on their effectiveness, feasibility, and potential for scalability. The paper will also recommend future research directions that can further deepen the understanding of land conflicts and its resolution in the region.