| dc.description.abstract | Shared natural resources are a major point of conflict between different states worldwide.
This research has been undertaken with an objective of getting an understanding of interstate
relations in the East African Community (EAC): the case study being Maasai Mara/ Serengeti
National Parks, in regard to this major conflict point. Further to the case study, the research
employs in depth analysis of secondary data sources by examining books, reports, existing
statutes and international instruments, journals, newspapers articles etcetera, that have
previously covered this subject.It hypothesizes that conflict of interest is the major cause of
interstate conflicts in this region which is compounded further by a weak and insufficient
institutional and legislative framework. It examines the challenges and opportunities relating
to shared resources of states involved. The research makes interesting findings in that a lot has
been done to address this major diplomatic issue in the region e.g. the passage of the EAC
trans-boundary shared resources law but many are challenges that still abound. Further it
proceeds to offer various recommendations towards the improvement of the norms and
institutions in this core aspect of diplomatic relations in the region including proposing for
harmonization of laws n policies governing natural resources and the speeding up and
strengthening of the ongoing integration of the EAC. | en_US |
