Abstract:
The effectiveness of traditional conflict resolution has been shown in Ethiopia. Finding out
how community elders contribute to dispute resolution in the context of Traditional conflict
resolution by Elders,in Elfata woreda, was the primary goal of the study. In the study, both
primary and secondary data were employed, and both qualitative and quantitative
methodologies were used for analysis. Through interviews and questionnaires, the data
were gathered. 146 people took part in the study, and three Kebeles were purposefully
chosen. The case study research approach was employed in the study. An extensive
interview with informants is required for this. A questionnaire was given to the chosen
individuals. Respondents were asked to fill out a questionnaire with details on some of the
core problems in the study's goals. These finding was a direct bearing on the fundamentally
sound components of conflict resolution that could support elder-friendly cultures. Through
this medium, it has been discovered that Elders not only fulfill the essential tasks of a
reconciliation system for disputing parties, but they also uphold communal peace.
However, because it lacks a more comprehensive change in recent years, this idea is at odds
with reality regarding the function of elders in Elfata woreda. Therefore, this research has
presented a strong case to support the claim based on the findings. As a result, it was critical
to greatly increase community involvement as Elders' partners. Elfata district must address
these gaps by raising community and contemporary society knowledge on a deep level.
According to information gathered from key informants, the institution's main weaknesses
are the absence of encouraging and strengthening policies from the government and
community, the community's lack of acceptance of Christianity, and the younger
generation's disrespect for local customs and values. As a result, the study suggested that
everyone involved in the study area accept responsibility for resolving the traditional
dispute resolution mechanism's shortcomings
