The Role of Traditional Leaders in Conflict Resolution in Tanzania:

Abstract

The study assed the roles of traditional leaders in conflict resolution in Ngorongoro conversation area, Tanzania. However a few studies have examine different areas in conflict resolution. This study confined itself in one model of Conflict resolution by John Burton that; “Conflict avoidance is not conflict resolution. The study adopted a descriptive research designs and employed a case study strategy with mixed approach by applying both quantitative and qualitative approaches. This study employed both primary and secondary data collection methods which include questionnaire and interviews. The researcher employed both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods. The Finding reveals that there is increased role of traditional leaders in conflict resolution in Ngorongoro due to various reasons that included; Prevention of conflict escalation, Respect for their decisions, Lack of strong impartial judicial systems, Lack of structural frameworks and general mistrust and incompetence among governments employee. The study concluded that despite of modernity and challenges, the traditional larders in Ngorongoro have continued to have a big role in conflict resolutions in their areas and command a lot of respects. The study recommended Legal inclusion of Traditional Leaders by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism and Ministry of Home Affairs in Conflicts resolutions and provision of Conflict Education and Training