The Role of Horizontal Intergovernmental Relations in the Resolution of Conflicts Between Amaro of Snnpr and Gujii Oromo of Oromia Regional State
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2009-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of this research study is to investigate the role of Horizontal
Intergovernmental Relations in the resolution of the conflicts between Amaro( kore) of
SNNPR and Galana (Guji Oromo) of Oromia Regional State.
To this end, a descriptive survey method is employed. Primary source of data were
elders, women, youth, members of the cabinet, and members of the police force from both
weredas. Secondary sources of data is reports from wereda administration offices as well
as pertinent literature on conflict resolution. A total of312 respondents (156 respondents
from each wereda) were selected using random and purposive sampling techniques.
Instruments of data collection is questionnaire, interview, foclls group discussion and
field visit. The quantitative data were analyzed using percentages where as the
qualitative ones were transcribed, analyzed and finally triangulated with the quantitative
data where necessary and appropriate. The analysis led to the following major findings:
lack of adequate grazing land, water, farm land, and the existence of negative
expressions( connotations) concerning some group of peoples were the major sources of
conflict between bordering weredas; the most serious problem leading to conflict was
grazing land( 94.8%) and the least one was the existence of negative expressions
concerning groups of peoples; both horizontal intergovernmental relations between
SNNPR and Oromia States and traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution played an
important role in ensuring peace and stability between both communities in disputed
areas.
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Role of Horizontal Intergovernmental