The study was about the role of Regional Organizations in Inter-State Conflict Management, focusing on the East African Community (EAC).

The study found that there are various inter-state conflicts in East Africa of political, social, and economic dimensions. It was also revealed that the mechanisms used by the EAC to manage inter-state conflict include: exchange training programs for regional security, fostering close and peaceful relations among African states, negotiating and signing of relevant protocols, control of proliferation of small arms and light weapons, and border controls among member states.