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.

Dec 13, 2021 · 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. It serves as a mechanism for enforcing moral conduct, building social cohesion, and expressing forms of community culture.

Jan 19, 2025 · Originating in eastern Africa, the Gadaa System represents a democratic and egalitarian form of governance that is deeply rooted in Oromo culture. It encompasses a set of core principles and values that are upheld by the community, fostering unity, justice, and collective decision-making.

Dec 1, 2016 · Gada is an indigenous system of human development on the basis of which the Oromo welfare system is institutionalized, communal wealth distributed, rules of resource protection and environmental conservation enforced and through which all …

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.

Apr 30, 2023 · Gada is a complex system that incorporates pivotal institutions such as moggaasa (naturalization), guddifacha (adoption), araara (conflict resolution), gumaa (reparation), rakoo (marriage law) waaqeffannaa (Oromo religion) and Siinqee (institution to safeguard women right).

Aug 11, 2021 · The Gadaa System is an indigenous democratic institution – also referred to as the “unwritten constitution” – of the Oromo people. The Oromo are the largest nation in Ethiopia and constitute about 40 percent of the country’s population, as well as a significant population in the rest of Horn of Africa, mainly in northern Kenya ...

Aug 26, 2022 · The Gadaa System, a UNESCO inscribed heritage of humanity, is an indigenous and democratic socio-political system of the Oromo nation of East Africa. An African scholar Professor Asmarom Legesse describes the Gadaa System "one of the most astonishing and instructive turns the evolution of human society has taken."

Nov 17, 2016 · 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.

Gadaa system of the Oromo administers all aspects of Oromo life and activities including social, political, economic, cultural, environmental and religious issues. Gadaa system has major role in keeping social and political order of the Oromo nation.