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The objective of this study is to explore traditional peacemaking processes in Ethiopia:... more Abstract The objective of this study is to explore traditional peacemaking processes in Ethiopia: Gamo elders as model peacemakers (2018-2020). To achieve the above objective, the researcher uses qualitative research methodology and exploratory research design. The data are collected primarily from 12 KIIs, one FGD and observation and secondary sources. Gamo elders have long experiences in conflict management, resolution and reconciliation. They consider the term conflict as disagreement, difference and misunderstanding. Participants have mentioned the negative effects of conflicts as follows: deaths of human life, destruction of private and public properties, social, economic and political crises, fear, etc. The major sources of conflicts in the study area are: competition over natural resources such as land (for farm and grazing) and water (for irrigation and fishing); value and faith-based conflicts; criminal and political related causes include corruption, insults, theft, etc.; and poverty related pushes like unemployment. To tackle these, Gamo use traditional peacemaking processes such as the tuuge, iginththo, and gomppa processes at their traditional institution called dubbusha. Procedurally, cases are seen according to the appealing procedures of dubbusha. Since 2018, the roles of Gamo elders in peace-making are increasing. This is because, (1) accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness of TCMIs; (2) having traditional peacemaking values; (3) weakness of governmental institutions to provide peace and justice; and (4) the roles of Medias in promoting and introducing the elders roles to the world. However, their roles are not without challenges and limitations. The discussed challenges are globalization, politicians’ interference, and institutional barriers, expansion of urbanization and question of impartiality among elders. In the study area, both governmental and traditional institutions are working together in the time of crises and sometimes their relationship is reflected in competition and conflicting. Thus, the researcher recommends that the relationship between the two institutions should be considered relevant and avoids unjustified interferences over one another. Key words: Conflict, Peacemaking, Gamo, Elders, conflict management
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The objective of this study is to explore traditional peacemaking processes in Ethiopia:... more Abstract The objective of this study is to explore traditional peacemaking processes in Ethiopia: Gamo elders as model peacemakers (2018-2020). To achieve the above objective, the researcher uses qualitative research methodology and exploratory research design. The data are collected primarily from 12 KIIs, one FGD and observation and secondary sources. Gamo elders have long experiences in conflict management, resolution and reconciliation. They consider the term conflict as disagreement, difference and misunderstanding. Participants have mentioned the negative effects of conflicts as follows: deaths of human life, destruction of private and public properties, social, economic and political crises, fear, etc. The major sources of conflicts in the study area are: competition over natural resources such as land (for farm and grazing) and water (for irrigation and fishing); value and faith-based conflicts; criminal and political related causes include corruption, insults, theft, etc.; and poverty related pushes like unemployment. To tackle these, Gamo use traditional peacemaking processes such as the tuuge, iginththo, and gomppa processes at their traditional institution called dubbusha. Procedurally, cases are seen according to the appealing procedures of dubbusha. Since 2018, the roles of Gamo elders in peace-making are increasing. This is because, (1) accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness of TCMIs; (2) having traditional peacemaking values; (3) weakness of governmental institutions to provide peace and justice; and (4) the roles of Medias in promoting and introducing the elders roles to the world. However, their roles are not without challenges and limitations. The discussed challenges are globalization, politicians’ interference, and institutional barriers, expansion of urbanization and question of impartiality among elders. In the study area, both governmental and traditional institutions are working together in the time of crises and sometimes their relationship is reflected in competition and conflicting. Thus, the researcher recommends that the relationship between the two institutions should be considered relevant and avoids unjustified interferences over one another. Key words: Conflict, Peacemaking, Gamo, Elders, conflict management
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The objective of this study is to explore traditional peacemaking processes in Ethiopia: Gamo elders as model peacemakers (2018-2020). To achieve the above objective, the researcher uses qualitative research methodology and exploratory research design. The data are collected
primarily from 12 KIIs, one FGD and observation and secondary sources. Gamo elders have long experiences in conflict management, resolution and reconciliation. They consider the term conflict as disagreement, difference and misunderstanding. Participants have mentioned the negative effects of conflicts as follows: deaths of human life, destruction of private and public properties, social, economic and political crises, fear, etc. The major sources of conflicts in the study area are: competition over natural resources such as land (for farm and grazing) and water (for irrigation and fishing); value and faith-based conflicts; criminal and political related causes include corruption, insults, theft, etc.; and poverty related pushes like unemployment. To tackle these, Gamo use traditional peacemaking processes such as the tuuge, iginththo, and gomppa processes at their traditional institution called dubbusha. Procedurally, cases are seen according to the appealing procedures of dubbusha. Since 2018, the roles of Gamo elders in peace-making are increasing. This is because, (1) accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness of TCMIs; (2) having traditional peacemaking values; (3) weakness of governmental institutions to provide peace and justice; and (4) the roles of Medias in promoting and introducing the elders roles to the world. However, their roles are not without challenges and limitations. The discussed challenges are globalization, politicians’ interference, and institutional barriers, expansion of urbanization and question of impartiality among elders. In the study area, both governmental and traditional institutions are working together in the time of crises and sometimes their relationship is reflected in competition and conflicting. Thus, the researcher recommends that the relationship between the two institutions should be considered relevant and avoids unjustified interferences over one another.
Key words: Conflict, Peacemaking, Gamo, Elders, conflict management
The objective of this study is to explore traditional peacemaking processes in Ethiopia: Gamo elders as model peacemakers (2018-2020). To achieve the above objective, the researcher uses qualitative research methodology and exploratory research design. The data are collected
primarily from 12 KIIs, one FGD and observation and secondary sources. Gamo elders have long experiences in conflict management, resolution and reconciliation. They consider the term conflict as disagreement, difference and misunderstanding. Participants have mentioned the negative effects of conflicts as follows: deaths of human life, destruction of private and public properties, social, economic and political crises, fear, etc. The major sources of conflicts in the study area are: competition over natural resources such as land (for farm and grazing) and water (for irrigation and fishing); value and faith-based conflicts; criminal and political related causes include corruption, insults, theft, etc.; and poverty related pushes like unemployment. To tackle these, Gamo use traditional peacemaking processes such as the tuuge, iginththo, and gomppa processes at their traditional institution called dubbusha. Procedurally, cases are seen according to the appealing procedures of dubbusha. Since 2018, the roles of Gamo elders in peace-making are increasing. This is because, (1) accessibility, efficiency and effectiveness of TCMIs; (2) having traditional peacemaking values; (3) weakness of governmental institutions to provide peace and justice; and (4) the roles of Medias in promoting and introducing the elders roles to the world. However, their roles are not without challenges and limitations. The discussed challenges are globalization, politicians’ interference, and institutional barriers, expansion of urbanization and question of impartiality among elders. In the study area, both governmental and traditional institutions are working together in the time of crises and sometimes their relationship is reflected in competition and conflicting. Thus, the researcher recommends that the relationship between the two institutions should be considered relevant and avoids unjustified interferences over one another.
Key words: Conflict, Peacemaking, Gamo, Elders, conflict management