The right to self determination under SNNPRS, the constitutional process and implementation

Academic Paper , 2022 , 22 Pages , Grade: 2

Sociology - Miscellaneous

There are constitutional provisions and specific laws that detail when new local government will be formed, what procedures and processes are to be followed and when regional institutions can be entitled to participate and decide on the formation of new local governments. The observance of these laws and procedures during the zonal formation will be dealt by this research.

The formation of zonal structures passed through serious of challenges. Many argue that zones were formed at the expense of serious struggles occurred, including arrest of famous individuals from the group who activated the question of self administration. My research tries to point about the process for self administration by ethnic groups to form zone and tries to deal how the quest was implemented i.e, whether through legally declared procedures or as political response.

The conclusion shows us the quest to creation of zonal structure with respect to realize self determination right come into force through legitimate process however, it came into force through series of problems which resulted scarification of many lives of the ethnic members. In addition to this my study tries to assess the practical problems passed during the formation of zones. Finally the paper points the creation of zonal structure was resulted not by the legally declared procedures rather it was to control the mob movement of ethnic groups. The FDRE constitution and regional constitution legally declares the ethnic groups to form their respective local administration by their own will. But the formation of zonal structures by quest of the people was beyond this legal procedures and the aim of this paper is to give information to the concerned government authorities failure to comply with constitutionally guaranteed rights may result in miss of trust between the government and the society. Finally it result in political turmoil.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Problem identification
• I: Introduction
• II: The conceptual foundation about federalism
• 2.1. Definition
• 2.1.1. Federal political systems, Federalism, Federations and Confederations
• 2.2 Main characteristics of federalism
• 2.3. Types of federalism
• 2.4. Ethnic federalism
• 2.5. Aspects of Self determination right
• 2.5.1 Internal self determination
• 2.5.2 External self determination
• 2.6. Local governments in federations
• III: Federal structure and ethnic self determination in Ethiopia
• 3.1. Adoption of Federal Systems in Ethiopia
• 3.2. Ethnic based Federalism in Ethiopia
• 3.3. Local governments under Ethiopian Federation
• 3.4. Federated Units of Ethiopian Federalism
• 3.5. Ethnic self determination under Ethiopian federation
• 3.5.1 Emergence and Development in Ethiopia
• 3.5.2 Self determination during transition period
• 3.5.3 Self determination right under FDRE and SNNPR Constitutions
• 3.6. Assessment of Constitutional process to formation of Zonal structures under SNNPRS
• IV: Conclusion and recommendations
• 4.1. Conclusions
• 4.2. Recommendations

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research examines the right to self-determination under the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region (SNNPRS) of Ethiopia. The focus is on the constitutional process and implementation leading to the formation of new zonal structures. The research aims to analyze the legal framework, practical challenges, and political implications surrounding self-determination in the context of SNNPRS's zonal formation.

• The conceptual framework and legal provisions related to federalism and self-determination in Ethiopia.
• The role of ethnic federalism in shaping the organization and administration of SNNPRS.
• The constitutional process for the formation of new zonal structures within SNNPRS.
• The challenges and conflicts experienced during the implementation of self-determination rights.
• The political implications of the zonal formation process and its impact on regional stability.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Problem identification: This section introduces the research question, which focuses on the legal processes and practical issues associated with the formation of new zonal structures within SNNPRS. It highlights the potential challenges, including conflicts and arrests, that arose during the zonal formation process.
• I: Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the Ethiopian federal system and its adoption in 1995. It emphasizes the constitutional guarantees for self-determination rights granted to ethnic groups and their role in establishing self-governing institutions. The introduction also briefly touches on the structure of SNNPRS and its regional constitution, which also enshrines self-determination rights.
• II: The conceptual foundation about federalism: This chapter explores the theoretical underpinnings of federalism. It delves into definitions, types, and characteristics of federal systems, including discussions on ethnic federalism. The chapter also addresses the concept of self-determination, both internal and external.
• III: Federal structure and ethnic self determination in Ethiopia: This chapter examines the application of federalism and self-determination within Ethiopia. It analyzes the adoption of a federal system, the role of ethnicity in the federal framework, and the organization of local governments within the Ethiopian federation. This chapter also delves into the emergence, development, and implementation of self-determination rights under the FDRE and SNNPR constitutions. It investigates the constitutional process involved in creating zonal structures within SNNPRS.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords for this research include: self-determination, ethnic federalism, constitutional process, zonal formation, SNNPRS, Ethiopian federation, local government, legal framework, challenges, implementation, political implications.

• Course: legal issue
• Grade: 2
• Author: Mamush Wana (Author)
• Publication Year: 2022
• Pages: 22
• Catalog Number: V1189874
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346667403
• Language: English
• Tags: snnprs