October 2024

The role of customary dispute resolution in prompting peacebuilding in Ethiopian federation: The case of dubusha institution of the Gamo People

This study examines the role of the Dubusha, a customary dispute resolution mechanism of the Gamo people, in promoting peacebuilding within Ethiopia’s federation. A qualitative research approach and a case study design were employed, with extensive interviews of key informants and focus group discussions used to gather primary data. The results were analyzed through narrative and descriptive techniques. The...

Author(s): Zekarias Milkias, Ketema Wakijira and Misikir Milkias