Federalism and Inter-Ethnic Relations: Identity, Socio-Economic Affairs and their Dynamics in Western Ethiopia

This study aims to examine the relationship between Gumuz and Oromo along border administrative area. The employed qualitative descriptive research meet stated objective of study. Purposive sampling techniques were used gather information. To attain objective, interviews, observation, focus group discussions as primary data. Primary data gathered from different informants in both communities. A total number 48 participated showed that pre-1991 post-1991, relations communities area have been shaped by intertwined political economic contexts. context implies how federalism was perceived implemented role central government. Following reorganization territories during adoption Federalism 1991. study's findings revealed way conflict resolution mechanism is still a major resolving