https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/134 Mon, 11 May 2026 17:33:45 GMT 2026-05-11T17:33:45Z https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9354 Assessment of Women’s Participation in Local Government Decision Making Bodies: A Case Study in Oromia Regional State, Jimma City Ethiopia Zebiba Seid; Bisrat Gebru; Gemechu Fikadu This study was aim to investigate women’s participation in local government decision-making bodies in a Case Study in Oromia National Regional State, Jimma town Ethiopia. To address this data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The main sections seen in this study are the status of women in decision-making in local government; the contributions of local government to empower women in decision-making bodies; the challenges that women face to participate in local government decision-making bodies. To conduct this study the researcher used a descriptive research design. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews and the collected data were analyzed in terms of frequency and percentages. The major findings indicate that the status of women in decision-making in local government is low and below expected, and there is no full involvement of women in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security in decision-making in local government under the study area and there is no equal representation of women and men in decision making at the local government of the study area. Based on the contributions of local government to empower women in decision-making bodies, findings of the study reveal that local government can’t ensure women’s equal access to and full participation in decision-making, and the local government is unable to increase women’s capacity to participate in decision-making, a local government unable to engage women in decision making institutions such as in court by participating in bureaucracies, there is no assessing and grading the equal participation of women and men in decision making at local government and there is also no training regard to skills development given to women from local government. The findings reveal that several challenges faced by women such as poor public relations, women have problems with time management, an absence of enabling environment, and women being too busy with domestic chores that challenge them to participate in decision-making in local government. Based on the findings of the study the researcher forwarded the recommendations as Jimma town administration must promote gender mainstreaming as the main strategy recommended by the national policy of Ethiopia, and develop accountability among staff to promote gender equality; it should be one of the core issues in performance appraisal. Jimma town administration women’s affairs office in collaboration with the SARDP gender adviser should develop and implement training programs on gender mainstreaming to enable government staff, to identify the plan and implement a gender-sensitive project focused on issues impeding women’s participation in decision-making bodies. Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9354 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9352 Internal Border Delineations and Contested Lands in Post-1991 Ethiopia: The Case of Tigray-Amhara Border Disputes Amanuel Seifu Sireat; Minhaj Alam; Merry Kapito Post 1995 Ethiopia has become an era of interstate border disputes between regional states of the federation over contested lands. These disputes have become a threat to national cohesion and stability of the country as they are becoming sometimes violent. And, in the last five years the dispute between the Tigray and Amhara regional states over Raya and Wolkait lands is a good example for such sort of disputes. Thus, this exploratory study aimed to investigate how the existing constitutional and institutional frameworks effectively resolve border conflicts between the Tigray and Amhara Regional States, how internal border demarcations affect the relationships, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence of the two communities, how the land/boundary dispute between Tigray and Amhara affects the effective implementation of the Pretoria Peace Agreement signed between the TPLF and FDRE government on November 2, 2022, in South Africa to end the two-year civil war in North Ethiopia as well as how demobilizing and reintegrating paramilitary forces that play a role in minimizing the claim of land in dispute. To this end, an a semi-structured interview was conducted with purposively selected participants as well as secondary sources were thoroughly referred to collect all necessary data to meet the study objectives. Moreover, the FDRE Constitution spells out ethnicity and other social values as a baseline to demarcate the internal border, but there have been some claims and contested lands across the country throughout the years since 1991. One of the core principles instituted by the constitution is the formation of states along ethnic lines where states are delimited on the basis of settlement patterns, language, identity and consent of the concerned people. The findings of this study showed that the mandated body in the HoF is infective to solve the Welkait and Raya case with the existing constitutional and institutional frameworks. Moreover, the question of impartiality and being free from any political influence are another huge factor which could hamper the case to entertain by the institution independently. In addition to this, the Pretoria peace agreement and its effective implementation faced an obstacle by refusing regional forces not to disarm and remain the accord in danger. Therefore, the current political tension and mistrust among people can be addressed through public to public discussion and settle their differences in proper way are the way forward of the study Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9352 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9348 Investigating the Role of Indigenous Conflict Resolution Mechanisms in Peace Building, the case of Zaba Gazo Woreda in Dawuro Zone Adisu Abate; Bisrat Gebru; Gemechu Fikadu Research was conducted to understand the role of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in peace building, the case of Zaba Gazo Woreda in the Dawuro region with a focus on “Bayara” practice. In the study area, the Dawuro people have many indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms through which they maintain peace and stability, although indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms contribute greatly to conflict resolution. Bayara is part of an indigenous conflict resolution mechanism used by the people of Dawuro to settle disputes over murders. It's a kind of blood money payment .Key informant interviews, focus group discussions and case studies were conducted with various stakeholders to collect in-depth qualitative data on Bayara's operations. The results of this study show that Bayara has been successful in resolving conflicts in a sustainable way and building peace. Population of 3 kebeles in the study area Specifically Asho, Karawo and Duga in the kebele study area, the total population is currently 3 kebeles with a population of 32 participants selected using qualitative data collection techniques in this count. Secondary data comes mainly from unpublished government documents; year books, reports and other competent judicial authorities etc. The study concludes that despite their respective roles, the indigenous Bayara people have a significant advantage over formal conflict management institutions. This finding indicates that indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms play an important role not only in resolving various disputes but also in peacemaking in the study area. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9348 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9342 Practice and challenges of urban land administration in Ethiopia, Oromia Regional States (in case of Jimma town urban land administration Office) Degefa Gelana; Girma. D; Damena Tolosa The main purpose of this study was to analyze the practice and challenges of urban land Administration in Jimma town. To achieve this objective, the study employed a qualitative research approach. Qualitative methods of data collection, such as focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and key informant interviews, were used to collect data. Data was collected from primary and secondary sources. Primary data was obtained 307 form customers through Open ended interview and focus group discussion using convenience sampling method technique. The results of the study revealed that the study identified significant challenges in good governance within the urban land administration system in Jimma town. Customers expressed dissatisfaction with lack of transparency, unfair land distribution, corruption, and poor service quality. Managers and experts acknowledged the challenges but also highlighted opportunities for improvement through various mechanisms and the importance of public participation, inclusive planning, and technology adoption was emphasized as key levers for enhancing good governance. The study recommended that the urban land administration office should work towards a more equitable, transparent, and efficient urban land administration system that benefits all its citizens. These efforts will require sustained commitment, collaboration, and resources from the government, civil society, and the public to achieve lasting positive change. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9342 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z