MISRAK BEKELE2026-01-292023-10https://etd.hu.edu.et/handle/123456789/380Conflict is the part of human history and indispensable trait of human beings but the ways they are solved differ from place to place. This study was aimed to assess the role of indigenous conflict resolution for socio economic development: the cases of Aabbo wonsho traditional institution in wonsho district, sidaama region, Ethiopia To conduct this stud the researcher was using mixed research approaches and both primary and secondary data sources were used to collect data. 166 randomly selected households was also participated for questionnaire, the data which was collected from different data sources was also analysed by using both qualitative and quantitative data analysing methods. Findings of this study were concerned with the common causes of conflict in the study area: it also reveals as five common causes, the most common causes of conflict in the study area were marriage-related, land related issues. According to this study, there were six level of stockholder for conflict resolution in the Aabbo wonsho traditional institution, from these, Gaana has the highest power of conflict resolution and it also followed by Woma, Karicha, Gaadela, Qaddo and Immami. Beside this, the study also highlighted the importance of youth decision-making and women's indirect role in conflict resolution. The study explores the Aabbo wonsho indigenous conflict resolution mechanism, highlighting its socio-economic implications, including restoring societal harmony, addressing community problems, increasing tolerance, Aabbo wonsho traditional institutions promote equal treatment without distinction between rich and poor, fostering a sense of hard work, cooperation, and wealth competence among their youth. In the past indigenous institutions was highly respected and very effective with in society, but now a day this types of institution facing serious problem. Most of the time, the governments attention was very low on effectiveness to promoting traditional methods of conflict resolution in the study area. The researcher recommends conservation efforts from local communities, government bodies, educated individuals, and youths.indigenous conflict resolutionimplication of socio economic developmentThesis