Practice of Self-Government in the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Regional State: The Case of Segen Area Peoples’ Zone

Moges, Misganaw Addis (2014) Practice of Self-Government in the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples’ Regional State: The Case of Segen Area Peoples’ Zone. Masters thesis, Addis Ababa University.

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Abstract

The purpose of this piece of work is examining practice of self-government in the SNNPRS with particular reference to the Segen Area peoples’ Zone. Given that the federal project in Ethiopia is a new model (synthesis) that has replaced the failed ‘nation-sate’ building project since 1991, self-government to the NNPs has become the ideological core of the incumbent party and pillar of the constitution. As per the gist of the FDRE Constitution, the NNPs are the actual constituent units and composers of the federation, and hence they are entitled to unconditional self-determination right (Art 39 (1)). The SNNPRS, which is one of the 9 subnational units of the FDRE, is known for extraordinary diversity constituting some 75% of the total NNPs of the federation. The NNPs of this Regional State practice self-rule at the local level with territorial autonomy. The Regional State Constitution permits the indigenous NNPs of the Region to establish local self-government by adopting Zone/Special Woredas (Art 45(2)). The previously self-governing NNPs in the region namely: Konso, Dirashe, Burji and Amaro, had been exercising such right for not less than fifteen years. However, currently they have been merged and established shared Zonal Administration known as Segen Area Peoples’ Zone incorporating newly emerged Woreda called Alle. The merger has changed the Special Woredas to Ordinary Woredas, at the same time shifted the nationality self-rule to multi-ethnic self-rule, which is a paradigm shift from favorable to unfavorable scenario in view of practice for self-rule. For examination of this study the method and procedure employed was qualitative in design with multiple data collection tools namely: document analysis, field observation, FGD, and interview. Triangulation and ethical consideration was made to come up with reliable and valid findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The sample technique utilized was purposive sampling- a non-probabilistic method. To this effect, convenience and judgmental sampling was administered. The data gathered with this method was systematically organized followed by analysis and interpretation. As per the findings, the merger has caused negative outcome on the practice of self-rule to the NNPs. The conclusion drawn is that the merger has negated the constitutional promise and ideological commitment of the ruling party besides the pragmatic negative outcome. Finally, the study suggested possible mechanisms to address the challenges of self-rule practice followed by the merger.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	federalism, self-determination, self-government, ethnicity, and local government
Subjects:	J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Divisions:	Africana
Depositing User:	Emmanuel Ndorimana
Date Deposited:	08 Jun 2018 08:19
Last Modified:	08 Jun 2018 08:19
URI:	http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/4472

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