Roles of Indigenous Conflict Resolution Mechanisms for Maintaining Social Solidarity and Strengthening Communities in Alefa District, North West of Ethiopia
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ajanaw Alemie
Hone Mandefro
Journal of Indigenous Social Development, vol. 7, no. 2, 2018, pp. 1-21
Description
Reports on research done using semi-structured face-to-face interviews to examine Indigenous practices around conflict resolution. Findings indicate that Indigenous practices: are more flexible than formal court proceedings, focus on consensus building, and aim to restore harmony rather than on punishment.