Table 3. Relative importance of conflict resolution mechanisms.
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| Resolution mechanisms |
Percent of responses
(N=667) |
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Avoidance:
People don’t report problems, they try to solve them |
34.8 |
Mediation and Negotiation:
People usually rely on clan elders, relatives, neighbors and
groups to solve conflicts |
29.3 |
Arbitration:
People report problems to local government leaders (village
council) |
39.9 |
Adjudication:
People take problems to courts or are coerced to comply |
2.5 |
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