Gadaa - Wikipedia
Gadaa[1] (Oromo: Gadaa; literally: era) is the indigenous system of governance used by the Oromos in Ethiopia and northern Kenya. [1] . It is also practiced by the Konso, Burji and Gedeo people of southern Ethiopia. The system regulates political, economic, social and religious activities of the community. [1][2][3]
Gada system, an indigenous democratic socio-political system of …
2021年9月9日 · Gada is a traditional system of governance used by the Oromo people in Ethiopia developed from knowledge gained by community experience over generations. The system regulates political, economic, social and religious activities of the community dealing with issues such as conflict resolution, reparation and protecting women’s rights.
Briefing: What is Oromo’s Gada system? – Horn Affairs
2016年12月1日 · The system rotates every eight years to allow each class assume power in the middle of the life course (the sixth grade) called Gada (Luba). The class in power is headed by a political leader known as Abba-Gada literally “father of the period”. The transition is marked by a formal power transfer ceremony.
Gada System: an Indigenous Democratic Socio-political System of …
2016年11月17日 · Gada is a traditional system of governance of the Oromo people in Ethiopia developed from knowledge gained over generations. It regulates political, economic, social and religious activity serving as a mechanism for enforcing moral conduct, building community cohesion, and expressing culture.
The Oromo people in Ethiopia: Advocates for Peace and …
2023年12月2日 · The Geda system, deeply rooted in Oromo culture, plays a vital role in maintaining harmony within communities and addressing conflicts effectively. At the heart of this system, wise and experienced elders, known as Abba Gada, act as mediators, promoting dialogue and fostering peaceful resolutions.
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The Oromian Gadaa: Ancient rituals and modern practices
2011年6月23日 · Gada was a form of constitutional government and also a social system. Political leaders were elected by the men of the community every eight years. Corrupt or dictatorial leaders would be removed from power through buqisu (recall) before the official end of their term. Oromo women had a parallel institution known as siqqee.
The Gadaa System of the Oromo People – Participedia
2019年10月29日 · The Gadaa system is an indigenous egalitarian democratic system practised among the Oromo nation of East Africa. The Gadaa assembly takes place under a sycamore tree, symbolically representing its emphasis on dialogue and consensus.
The Gada system and the Oromo’s (Ethiopia) culture of peace
2019年5月1日 · It assesses the indigenous Gadaa system peace concept and culture, identify its peace related values, philosophies, traditions, institutions, etc for nurturing and sustaining peace in the Oromo ...
THE GADA SYSTEM AND THE OROMO'S (ETHIOPIA) CULTURE OF PEACE …
It assesses the indigenous Gada system peace concept and culture, identify its peace related values, philosophies, traditions, institutions, etc for nurturing and sustaining peace in the Oromo society, with the neighbouring ethnic group, and its relevance to …