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Grass-roots Justice in Ethiopia. The Contribution of Customary Dispute Resolution
Alula Pankhurst & Getatchew Assefa
Études éthiopiennes n°4, publié par le Centre Français des Études Éthiopiennes, Addis Abeba, 2008.
ISBN : 978-99944-808-2-1
Prix : 250 ETB / 20 euros (frais de port en sus)
This book presents a timely review of the relations between the formal and customary justice systems in Ethiopia, and offers recommendations for legal reform. The book provides cases studies from all the Regions of Ethiopia based on field research on the workings of customary dispute resolution (CDR) institutions, their mandates, compositions, procedures and processes. The cases studies also document considerable unofficial linkages with the state judicial system, and consider the advantages as well as the limitations of customary institutions with respect to national and international law. The editors’ introduction reviews the history of state law and its relations with customary law, summarises the main findings by region as well as on inter-ethnic issues, and draws conclusions about social and legal structures, principles of organisation, cultural concepts and areas, and judicial processes. The introduction also addresses the questions of inclusion and exclusion on the basis of gerontocratic power, gender, age and marginalised status, and the gradual as well as remarkable recent transformations of CDR institutions. The editors’ conclusion reviews the characteristics, advantages and limitations of CDR institutions. A strong cased is made for greater recognition of customary systems and better alliance with state justice, while safeguarding individual and minority rights. The editors suggest that the current context of greater decentralisation opens up opportunities for practical collaboration between the systems by promoting legal pluralism and reform, thereby enhancing local level justice delivery. The editors conclude by proposing a range of options for more meaningful partnership for consideration by policy makers, the legal profession and other stakeholders.
Les auteurs :
Alula Pankhurst is an Associate Professor in social anthropology who has taught at Addis Ababa University, and written articles on dispute resolution and peace-making.
Getatatchew Assefa is an Assistant Professor of Law at Addis Ababa University, who has published on human and child rights, constitutional law, and legal education.
Sommaire de l’ouvrage
“Understanding Customary Dispute Settlement in Ethiopia”, A. Pankhurst & Getatchew Assefa
“State Law and Local Law in Sub-Saharan Africa”, D. Kohlhagen
“Customary Dispute Resolution in Afar Society”, Getatchew Talachew & Shimelis Habtewold
“Customary Dispute Resolution in Amhara Region : the Case of Wofa Legesse in North Shewa”, Melaku Abate & Wubishet Shiferaw
“Customary Dispute Resolution in Beni-Shangul Gumuz : the Case of Shinasha Society”, Bayisa Besie & Lemessa Demie
“Customary Dispute Resolution institutions in Gambella Region : the Case of the Nuer”, Dereje Feyissa
“Customary Dispute Resolution in Harar”, Biruk Haile & Jira Mekonnen
“Customary Dispute Resolution in Oromia : the Case of Jaarsa Biyyaa”, Areba Abdella & Berhanu Amenew
“Customary Dispute Resolution in the Somali State of Ethiopia : an Overview”, Mohammed Mealin Seid & Zewdie Jotte
“Customary Dispute Resolution in the SNNPRS : the Case of Sidama”, Ayke Asfaw & Mekonnen Feleke
“Customary Dispute Resolution in Tigray Region : Case Studies from Three Districts”, Shimelis Gizaw & Taddese Gessese
“Customary Dispute Resolution in Addis Abeba, with reference to Yeka Kifle Ketema”, Sebsib Belay
“Alternative Commercial Dispute Resolution in Addis Abeba : the Case of the Merkato”, Mintiwab Zelelew and Mellese Madda
“Facing the Challenges of Customary Dispute Resolution : Conclusions and Recommandations”, Getatchew Assefa and Alula Pankhurst
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