The Role of Judiciary in Sustaining Development in Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia

Abstract

Ethiopia to join to the fastest growing country in the world time is past, subsequently the justice system becomes grow, words like "due process,” "fair hearing,” "equal protection of the laws,” and "equality before the law,” all express a universal principle–a right to equal justice to be enjoyed by everyone. And, if Human Rights, is to be "practical and effective”; not merely "theoretical or illusory,” it will contribute for the country's development. Currently the regional government motivated in promoting accessibility, ensuring fairness and increasing efficiency of justice that have positive impact on the development.

Thus, in this research the role of law in development and its implementation by the judiciary covered. Non-doctrinal legal research type is appropriate method in this research. Therefore, this research was a qualitative type. Descriptive and analytical survey methods were employed. The samples of zones, woredas and city administrations were selected on purposive sampling techniques. In selecting the respondents, a random sampling technique was employed. The findings of this research show predictability, time of disposition of justice, accountability of judges and accessibility of justice and independence of judiciary have been affecting the role of the judiciary in sustaining development in the regional state.