Rural Land Disputes Resolution Mechanisms in Oromia Regional State: A Case Study of Dugda Woreda Court in Eastern Shoa
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2018-09
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Berhanu, Desalegn
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This Thesis examines the laws governing rural land dispute resolution mechanism in the
Oromia Regional State through identifying gaps in the law, exploring the causes of rural land
disputes and investigating the compliance of land tenure practice in the study area (Dugda
Woreda) with the land laws of the Region. To this end, the Thesis has built on literature
review of selected country studies, land laws of three regional states and interviews, focus
group discussion, questionnaires and court cases.
The Thesis came up with findings that show gaps and lack of clarity in the laws. It further
generally revealed the major types and causes of rural land disputes, Woreda peopleās
perception and preference of ADR or court, the level of attention given by government in
practically administering rural land and the problems of ethics. On top of these, it identified
factors that contribute to effectiveness and the level of effectiveness of the mechanisms put in
place by rural land laws of the Region.
These findings, obviously, have bearings on tenure security and hinder the farmers from
optimally exercising their holding rights as guaranteed by the constitutions and rural land
laws of Oromia. And these, in turn, stifle economic development.
To rectify these problems and improve resolution of rural land disputes in a way that is more
participatory and re-establish harmony between parties, this Thesis calls for express
recognition of Oromo customary dispute resolution mechanism, strict compliance with
existing land laws, legal and institutional reforms and public awareness creation.
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rural land dispute resolution mechanism ,Oromia Regional,dispute resolution mechanism