Abebe demewoz mengesha, anthropology, dilla university, dilla, ethiopia. This study explores the indigenous conflict management and resolution mechanisms that have been working among. Conclusions 60 endnotes 61 bibliography 66 appendix 1. Reaching harmony across indigenous and mainstream roles. Addis ababa, the ethiopian arbitration and conciliation centre. The case of abunzi mediators traditional authority and modern hegemony.
Pdf on jan 1, 2016, daniel mekonnen and others published major features of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in ethiopia find. Having looked at the above three approaches of conflict intervention mechanisms, this study employed conflict management to analyze the conflict situations related mareko and silte ethnic groups. Thus, this paper will try to investigate the indigenous mechanisms of conflict management in tigray regional state, particularly in erob community. The study on which this article is based was aimed at describing the role of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms for maintaining social solidarity and strengthening communities in alefa. Access to justice, and rural land dispute settlement in ethiopia4. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in ethiopia are one of the conflict. Endalcachew bayeh et al traditional conflict resolution as a better option to court proceeding. Conflict over natural resources, competition to gain power, conflict to take revenge are some sources of conflict. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms among the kembata society.
Rankopo university of botswana introduction traditional conflict resolution processes are part of a wellstructured, timeproven social system geared towards reconciliation, maintenance and improvement of social. These deep rooted approaches, consequently, have enabled the societies to resolve and settle disputes peacefully, establish peace, strengthen the fabrics of the communities. Indigeneious conflict resolution mechanism in ethiopia. Central to the indigenous mechanism of conflict management are the tradition of forgiveness, respect for elders and the transfer of resources as compensation payments. Similarly, bale zone is also known for having indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms that had been are still playing a role in resolving conflicts. Indigenous mediation helps the community keep control over the outcome of the conflict. And finally, conclusions and recommendations would be given on how often jaarsumma is practiced as indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms should be practiced. The formal conflict resolution mechanism which is provided by the state in ethiopia is mainly european origin ayalew, 2012. A traditional institution of conflict resolution in oromiya zone of amhara regional state, ethiopia.
Pdf ethiopia has been practicing various indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms for many centuries. Click download or read online button to get traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution in ethiopia book now. Conflict is an inevitable part of human association. Customary dispute resolution mechanisms in ethiopia. Development politics publish your bachelors or masters thesis, dissertation, term paper or essay.
This study explores the indigenous conflict management and resolution mechanisms that have. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanism in maale, south ethiopia bereket keyema on. These conflict resolution structures are rooted in the culture and history of african people, and are in one way or another unique to each community. The study on which this article is based was aimed at describing the role of indigenous conflict. Indigenous conflict management and resolution mechanisms.
The findings reveals that indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms are more flexible than the. This article examines the efficacy of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in grappling with myriad of conflicts that have ravaged the continent of africa, and draws out lessons for the nigerian state. Traditional conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions. Rayitu woreda, one of the lowland woredas of bale zone, had similar experience. The inclusion of gender perspectives into conflict analyses can be beneficial not only to ensure better understanding of conflict dynamics, but also to highlight the linkages with development and poverty issues. Instead, mechanisms should be sought to learn from the lubas, elders who are knowledgeable in the gadaa system, about the customary mechanisms of conflict resolution so as to integrate them in enacting or implementing statutory laws. Abstract the major goal of this study was to assess the role of indigenous institutions in handling settling conf licts in the sidama society. An assessment of indigenous conflict resolution mechanism of mezard in rural alamata woreda, tigray national regional state. The role of indigenous conflict resolution mechanism actors. Major features of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in ethiopia international journal of arts humanities and social sciences v 1 i 1 3 girma 2009, showed the hierarchical nature of the court system in his study of indigenous conflict resolution.
Peacemaking in the afar region of ethiopia from war to peace and reconciliation in darfur, sudan. The study on which this article is based was aimed at describing the role of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms for maintaining social solidarity and. Conflict is natural, it is in inevitable and in alienable from human beings. Reaching harmony across indigenous and mainstream roles of. Maaga indigenous conflict resolution institution among libido.
Indigenous conflict management and resolution mechanisms aim to resolve conflicts locally, preceding or replacing external conflict resolution and thereby reducing reliance on external structures. Ethiopia is a country in which various ethnic groups. Most cases of intraafar conflicts are resolved outside courts. There are various indigenous institutions in ethiopia that have their own customary methods of settling conflicts. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms icrm have been used among pastoralists for many decades. Major features of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms. It shares borders with the regional states of oromia, afar, benishangul, and tigray. Rural land dispute settlement mechanisms in tigray. The region has an area of 161,828 square kilometers and a population of 17,205,000. Traditional conflict resolution mechanisms in afar.
The role of sidama indigenous institutions in conflict. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms among the kembata. This study intended to assess role of indigenous conflict resolution mechanism actors on land use management in pokot central subcounty. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in africa.
Available conflict management resources 25 traditional conflict management mechanisms and social capital 25 state conflict management mechanisms 27 the role of religion and sharia 27 vii. Mezard, indigenous conflict resolution mechanism in northern. Traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution in ethiopia. An assessment of indigenous conflict resolution mechanism of mezard in rural alamata woreda, tigray national regional state, ethiopia yonas berhe masters thesis politics international politics topic. Roles of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms for maintaining. Pdf roles of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms among the oyda. Existence of traditional conflict resolution mechanisms such as negotiation, reconciliation, mediation and others is evidence that these concepts are not new in africa.
Hopefully, the study will act as a reference for policy makers, researchers, education, and development. Indigenous systems of conflict resolution in oromia, ethiopia. The role of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in the. The clan system as a conflict multiplier and positive social capital 22 the precarious situation of youth 23 information and misinformation 24 vi. Turkana community provided a good case study as the community has embraced used and still use icrm to prevent, manage and resolve intra and intercommunity conflicts. The role of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in. Maaga indigenous conflict resolution institution among. The role of indigenous conflict resolution mechanism. Indigenous conflict managementand resolution mechanisms on rangelands in somali regional state, ethiopia ahmed mohammed bouh and yared mammo abstract conflicts over the use of range resources are common in the pastoral areas of ethiopia. Traditional conflict resolution as a better option to. An assessment of indigenous conflict resolution mechanism of.
A qualitative research design was employed under which, focus group discussion, semistructured interview and observations were conducted and the data was. He is in this paper concerned with integrating indigenous approaches with national and international mechanisms for conflict resolution and reconciliation. It simply explains the attitude of ambo town people towards those mechanisms of conflict resolution. Conflict and alternative dispute resolution among the afar. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanism in maale, south. Gadais a system of classes luba that succeeded each other every eight years in assuming military, economic and spiritual responsibilities. Strengths and challenges of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms some of the advantages of indigenous conflict resolution, in contrast with the court litigation or formal way of conflict resolution are given as it has low cost, speed, accessibility, cultural relevance, and responsiveness to the poor peoples. Indigenous conflict resolution institutions indigenous conflict resolution institutions are made by the people and derive their legitimacy from. Ethiopia has a number of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms which have been practiced for centuries by different ethnic groups to restore justice and sustain peace. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanism is helpful for. Ethiopian customary dispute resolution mechanisms african. The role of sidama indigenous institutions in conflict resolution. Traditional conflict resolution as a better option to court. Accepted 28 march, 2011 a study was conducted on institutions of conflict resolution in the northern afar administration.
In order to integrate mezard indigenous conflict resolution mechanism with the formal court. Challenges and opportunities of indigenous conflict. An assessment of indigenous conflict resolution mechanism. Popular dispute resolution mechanisms in ethiopia accord. Due to this human beings have been trying to solve. Masters thesis from the year 2012 in the subject politics international politics topic. Ethiopia has been practicing various indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms for many centuries. The case of ghana and botswana kwaku oseihwedie and morena j. International journal of politics and good governance volume viii, no. Ethiopia has been practicing various indigenous conflict resolution. The use of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in ethiopia is deeply rooted in the custom, culture and tradition of various ethnic groups, which could play a big role in resolving violent conflict.
Pdf major features of indigenous conflict resolution. However, currently indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms have been weakened over time and some of them are on the. Exploring the current practices of jaarsumma as indigenous. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms among the. The customary dispute resolution mechanisms of ethiopia are playing an important. Gadaa, indigenous institution, oromo, conflict resolution, awash river basin, borana. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanism for peace, unity.
Grassroots conflict assessment of the somali region, ethiopia. However, currently indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms have been weakened over time and some of them are on the way of disappearing. The overriding legitimacy of indigenous conflict resolution. There is an indigenous afar institution promoting local mediation in conflict resolution. Pdf on jan 1, 2016, daniel mekonnen and others published major features of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in ethiopia find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. This site is like a library, use search box in the. He essayed rural land dispute settlement mechanisms in ethiopia focusing on one of the founding blocks of good rural land dispute settlement mechanisms namely accessibility of rural land dispute settling organs and he also recommends further researches to be carried. Herb to the allafrica conference on african principles of conflict resolution and reconciliation which was held from the 8th until the 12th of november 1999 in addis ababa, ethiopia. The main purpose of this study was do a critical analysis.
Ppt indigeneious conflict resolution mechanism in ethiopia. Abebe demewoz mengesha 1, samson seid yesuf 2, tessema gebre 3. The political center of amhara is bahir dar, which is 565 kilometers from. This study deals with indigenous conflict resolution mechanism in rural alamata woreda specifically in the institution called mezard exercised by the raya people. Pdf on jan 1, 2016, daniel mekonnen and others published major features of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in ethiopia find, read. Statement of the problem indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms are one of the practical tools for land use management. Profile of the region and the selected study area amhara region is located in the northern and northwestern parts of ethiopia. Indigenous conflict management and resolution mechanisms on. The main objective was to examine alternative mechanisms of peacemaking with a prime focus on informal indigenous. Pdf roles of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms for. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms among the kembata society abebe demewoz mengesha1, samson seid yesuf2. Research report, organization for social science research in eastern and southern africa.
Many of the research papers on access to justice and conflict resolution or even traditional conflict resolution mechanisms have stated that there is a lack of research in the field of informal justice 5 particularly in concern with tcrm in lebanon. Indigenous resolution in pastoral areas of ethiopia. An assessment of indigenous conflict resolution mechanism of mezard in rural alamata woreda, tigray national regional state, ethiopia berhe, yonas on. The paper is not intended to delve into the nature and causes of conflicts in ambo town. Social networks, conflict and indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms among the derba oromo of noth shewa. The main objective of this study was to examine the role of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in the pastoral community for social solidarity in shineli woreda, which is found in somali regional state. According to alula and getachew 2008, conflict resolution mechanisms in ethiopia can be broadly classified as indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms and formal conflict resolution mechanism state justice system. The political center of amhara is bahir dar, which is. It is a painful tension set up by a clash between opposed or contradictory impulses. Traditional conflict resolution institutions in ethiopia among the traditional conflict resolution mechanisms, gada is the first one in the regional state of oromiya. Mezard, indigenous conflict resolution mechanism in.