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SPRiNG Guidelines

Evidence-based guidance for preventing and resolving farmer-herder land conflicts, developed by the Strengthening Peace and
Resilience in Nigeria Programme.

About SPRiNG Guidelines

Proven Pathways to Resolution

Peacebuilding isn't one-size-fits-all. These guidelines map four distinct approaches — each shaped by local conflict dynamics, institutional landscapes, and 266+ practitioner interviews across Kaduna, Katsina, Plateau, and Benue. No theoretical models. Just field-tested strategies validated by the communities living these challenges every day.

4 states
5 chapters
19 recs/state
266+ voices heard

Four State Approach

Each state guideline reflects local conflict dynamics, institutional landscapes, and community-validated practices.

Plateau State

73 Practitioner interviews

Trauma-informed sequenced mediation with dignity protection and shuttle diplomacy

Explore Plateau Guidelines

Kaduna State

62 Practitioner interviews

Security-conscious documentation with coordinated formal-custody mechanisms

Explore Kaduna Guidelines

Benue State

65 Practitioner interviews

Rapid rational repair with same-day response protocol. Considering post-harvest grazing, calendars & more

Explore Benue Guidelines

Katsina State

66 Practitioner interviews

Faith-based rapid response with oral tradition and moral authority integration system

Explore Katsina Guidelines

how to use

A simple three-step process to find guidance tailored to your context

Select Your State

Kaduna, Katsina, Plateau, or Benue. Each comes with context-specific approaches.

Browse By Chapter

Prevention → Allocation → Agreements → Resolution → Restitution.

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Check the evidence grade: Strongly Recommended, Recommended, Context-Specific.

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Our Partners

SPRiNG is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and implemented by Tetra Tech International Development, in partnership with The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HIIL).

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