Journal of
Languages and Culture

  • Abbreviation: J. Lang. Cult.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6540
  • DOI: 10.5897/JLC
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 132

Full Length Research Paper

An investigation of participatory governance embedded in gadaa system: Manbadha general assembly of the Arsii Oromo in focus

Ayehu Bacha Teso*
  • Ayehu Bacha Teso*
  • Department of Oromo Folklore and Literature, Jimma University, Ethiopia.
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Lenin Kuto Hamado
  • Lenin Kuto Hamado
  • Department of Oromo Folklore and Literature, Jimma University, Ethiopia.
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Gemechu Taye Chalenka
  • Gemechu Taye Chalenka
  • Department of Oromo Folklore and Literature, Jimma University, Ethiopia.
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  •  Received: 13 April 2016
  •  Accepted: 28 July 2016
  •  Published: 30 November 2016

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