Traditional Conflict Management and Resolution Mechanisms: The Case of Shako People in Ethiopia
| dc.contributor.advisor | Feyisa, Dereje (Associate Professor) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Fiseha, Mengistu | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-10-13T09:11:04Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-08T04:50:06Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-10-13T09:11:04Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-08T04:50:06Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2018-10 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The general objective of the study has been to identify, describe and understand the traditional conflict management and resolution mechanisms of the Sheko people. To this end, the study has employed a qualitative research approach and the lived experience of the Sheko people in their traditional way of conflict management and resolution in-depth described. Data were collected using focus group discussion, interviews, and non-participatory observation and moreover relevant literatures and governmental documents are reviewed. It is found that, the Sheko people have developed traditional conflict management and resolution institutions such as Koynab, Burjab, Kalicha and Bertussa and a complex ritual also underpins these conflict management and resolution mechanisms, which cement the reconciliation to be long lasting. Different types of conflicts instigated as a result of theft, abduction, homicide, inter-clan conflict, boundary conflict and family quarrels are managed and resolved having their own mechanisms and rituals. The decision enforcement mechanisms in the form of social sanctions and the compensation mechanisms for the victims vary based on the type of conflict. The relation between the government centered conflict management and resolution mechanisms and the Sheko traditional conflict management and resolution mechanisms are identified and described. There is an opportunity for forum shopping and their alliance is need based. The accumulated wisdom of the community serving the community and creating essay accesses to justice in serving the public are identified as the strength of the traditional conflict management and resolution mechanisms. On the other hand, the traditional conflict management and resolution mechanisms are not gender sensitive and hence the roles of women are minimal and moreover, the system is irresponsive to the challenges of modernity. Key words: Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Traditional Conflict Management and Resolution, Sheko People | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/12649 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Conflict Management | en_US |
| dc.subject | Conflict Resolution | en_US |
| dc.subject | Traditional Conflict | en_US |
| dc.subject | Management and Resolution Sheko People | en_US |
| dc.title | Traditional Conflict Management and Resolution Mechanisms: The Case of Shako People in Ethiopia | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |