Gadaa[1] (pronounced "Geda" meaning "The Gateway" in Oromoo language) 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]

Sep 9, 2021 · 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.

Jan 19, 2025 · In this article, we aim to delve into the various aspects of the Gadaa System, exploring its historical roots, core principles, rituals, leaders’ roles, governance, gender equality, democratic nature, cultural preservation, and its influence on …

Aug 11, 2021 · In this world, where power relations are unjustly constructed and perpetuated through discursive mystification and epistemic violence, scholars must engage in demystification and counteractive epistemology. This essay provides a cursory glance into these questions: What is the Gadaa System? Why is it significant today?

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Dec 27, 2017 · Gadaa is a broad concept, a system that consists a number of institutions, concepts, values and knowledge in it. Oromo elites, Abba Gadaa (father of Gadaa), historians most often say that it is impossible to know about Oromo’s background without understanding the ruling scheme of the Gadaa System.

Oct 29, 2019 · 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.

That Awful Mess on Via Merulana (Romanesco: Quer pasticciaccio brutto de via Merulana) is an Italian novel by Carlo Emilio Gadda, first published in Italy by Garzanti in 1957. An English translation by William Weaver was published in 1965.

Jalata A. Gadaa (Oromo Democracy): An Example of Classical African Civilization. jpanafricancom. The paper briefly introduces and explains the essence of indigenous Oromo democracy and its main characteristics that are relevant for the current condition of Africa in general and Oromo society in particular.

Meaning of 'gadda' gadda. [Tel.] n. A lump, mass or clod, mantipella. Any bulbous root. dumpa. An island. dvipamu. A continent or part of the earth. A bank, brink, edge. A boil or ulcer, vranamu. tellagadda or vellulli garlic. erragadda an onion. gaddakattu to solidify, to gather into a lump. gaddanekku to escape. gaddanuveyu to rescue ...