Nigeria: the Matrix between Fragility of Livelihoods and Conflict
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2015-04-17
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Odusote, A.
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In recent times, there has been an increased outbreak of conflicts across the globe, particularly in areas experiencing livelihood fragility. Available literature suggests that in a society where livelihoods are threatened, minimal or non-existent, the people are generally more tempered and prone to violence and conflict. This paper consolidates the available literature on livelihoods and conflict, with the aim of identifying the nexus between the two concepts. It particularly interrogates the matrix between the fragility of livelihoods and armed conflicts around the globe, with emphasis on Boko Haram and the Niger Delta conflicts. The paper notes that there seems to be a large pool of willing hands from where Boko Haram members are continuously being recruited. It establishes that there is greater fragility of livelihoods in that part of the country, the Northern Nigeria. The paper also engages with the Nigerian legislative framework on livelihoods and concludes that it is grossly deficient. It further enquires on the nature and context of sustainable livelihoods and conflict management in crisis-prone states. It brings together diverse opinions on the subject matter. Among the many lessons learned and discussed is that sustainable livelihoods vulnerabilities have negative consequences, conflict being the prime. Overall, the paper concludes by urging governments across the globe to focus on various factors and processes which induce sustainable livelihoods fragility. The vulnerable members of the society must be given access to participatory, developmental and sustainable livelihood projects.
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Socio-economic rights , Livelihoods , Conflict , Fragility
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Odusote, A. (2015), Nigeria: the Matrix between Fragility of Livelihoods and Conflict. Being a paper delivered at the presented on the 17th of April, 2015 at the 5th International Conference on Livelihoods, Sustainability, and Conflict which took place at the Kennesaw University, Atlanta, USA