Introduction The Gadaa system of the Oromo people is one of the oldest and most sophisticated indigenous democratic governance systems in the world. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the system has been passed down through generations via oral tradition and, increasingly, through written educational materials.
Introduction The Gadaa system of the Oromo people is one of the oldest and most sophisticated indigenous democratic governance systems in the world. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the system has been passed down through generations via oral tradition and, increasingly, through written educational materials.