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change in harmony is related to a low level of formal education (Table 16.22). Education,
however, does not explain the inter-village differences. Fishers who believe
sasi is important
are more positive about the change in community harmony. The main difference between
Seri and Nolloth is in their opinion on
sasi and, of course, in the very existence of the sasi
institution. These results support the conclusion of the larger performance analysis, that
harmony is greater in
sasi villages.

Currently, Seri has the highest occurrence of conflicts and Nolloth the least. The present
occurrence of conflicts in Hulaliu and Haruku is linked to political instability and the
legitimacy of authority. In Seri, the drinking habits of the younger generation were mentioned
as the main cause for conflicts. In Haruku, and especially in Seri and Hutumuri, nearly all
respondents made comments on alcohol abuse. In the other villages, this was less of a problem
and in Nolloth, it was hardly ever mentioned. Nolloth fishers are also most positive about the
future. They expect no changes, while all other villages expect a further decline.

Table 16.25. Differences among villages in terms of discussion of village issues.

Discussion village issues

Overall average

Anova F

Prob.

Duncan’s post-hoc test

Change over past 15 years

-1.04

6.869

<0.001

Hl Ha Se Tu Ht No

Expected change

-0.50

4.611

0.001

Hl Tu Se Ht No Ha

Past condition

7.95

2.021

0.078

No Tu Ht Ha Hl Se

Present condition

6.91

6.133

<0.001

Hl Ha Tu Se Ht No

Future condition

6.40

6.660

<0.001

Hl Tu Se Ha Ht No

Table 16.26. Differences among villages in terms of harmony.

Village harmony

Overall average

Anova F

Prob.

Duncan’s post-hoc test

Change over past 15 years

-2.19

1.580

0.168

Se Tu Ha Ht Hl No

Expected change

-1.06

1.321

0.257

Tu Se Ht Ha Hl No

Past condition

7.88

1.085

0.370

No Hl Ht Se Ha Tu

Present condition

5.69

1.665

0.145

Se Hl Ht Ha Tu No

Future condition

4.63

1.720

0.132

Se Tu Ht Ha Hl No

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