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The paradox of the federalism and management of the ethnic conflicts in Ethiopia: The case study of the Gambella People’s Regional State
Authors
Lul David Bidit
Abstract
In particular, ethnic conflicts in the GPNRS are specifically discussed
in this paper as it explores the conundrum of federalism and ethnic conflict
management in Ethiopia. It attempted to look at the circumstances in which
federalism can either help to lessen or exacerbate ethnic tensions. It also
attempted to disentangle and analyze the relationship between ethnic conflict
and federalism as a result of the interaction of several factors including
constitutionalism, democracy, and the rule of law in federal countries.
Further, the study identified some drawbacks, such as political clienteles,
tensions within minorities, and border and ethnic disputes that hinder
federalism's ability to effectively manage ethnic conflicts. Moreover,
descriptive and analytical analyses were conducted on data gathered using
primary and secondary approaches. Concerning the study, information gathered
from observation, focus group discussions, and interviews was analyzed,
interpreted, and investigated using narrative and explanation. Last but not
least, some suggestions for potential federalist applications include eschewing
ethnically based political parties, avoiding politicizing human variety, and
implementing democratic federalism.
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Pages:77-83
How to cite this article:
Lul David Bidit "The paradox of the federalism and management of the ethnic conflicts in Ethiopia: The case study of the Gambella People’s Regional State". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 13, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 77-83
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