The Processes and Dynamics of Pastoralist Representation in Ethiopia

activities administrative affected approach areas argue articulation authorities basis bodies Borana broader political changes citizen interests claim communities concept concerns considerable considered constituents councils critical decisions democratic discussed dominant elders elections EPRDF establishment Ethiopia ethnic example excluded executive expressed extent factors federal fieldwork formal Front functioning groups held historically important increased individual influence Initiative institutions interaction issues kebele lack leaders legislation levels limited marginalised means mediate ministries mobilisation officials opening Organisation parliament parliamentary participation particular party pastoralism pastoralist pastoralist policy People's policy outcomes political political context political representation position potential practice present processes questions recent regional governments relationships representation representatives responsiveness result role ruling seen shifting significant Somali Somali region Standing Committee strong structures sub-regional suggested traditional understand Vaughan and Tronvoll views widespread women woreda