The dynamics of social capital and conflict management in multiple resource regimes: A case of the South Western Highlands of Uganda

In the previous issue of the newsletter, we published a review of a selection of participatory tools in the analysis, synthesis, and decision making related to natural resource management and policy. In this issue, we present a case study on the impact of social capital and conflict management in multiple resource regimes. The study describes the status of natural resources in Kabale and their different property regimes, examines the prevalence and the different types of conflicts over the use and management of natural resources and the role, strengths, and limits of social capital mechanisms for managing conflicts. Finally, the study proposes a framework for strengthening the synergy between social capital and policy, and building local capacity for alternative conflict management.