essay
Leadership in the village
kiribati: a changing atoll culture • [Suva, Fiji] • Published In 1985 • Pages: 167-179
By: Teiwaki, Roniti.
Abstract
Following independence in 1979, the central government of Kiribati gradually ceded administrative powers to the elected councilors of island villages. This study discusses the effects of this change on the traditionally-recognized authority of household heads and village elders. Drawing on experience as a district officer, it is evident to the author that the reforms have increased participation in village councils by educated young people of both sexes. Nevertheless, traditional authorities continue to exercise the moral authority that plays a critical role in shaping culture change. For maps, glossary, and bibliography see Mason (1985).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2018
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Micronesia
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Government Official
- Indigenous Person
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem ; 2016
- Field Date
- 1972-1982
- Coverage Date
- 1974-1985
- Coverage Place
- Northern and Central Kiribati (Gilbert) Islands, Republic of Kiribati
- Notes
- [Roniti Teiwaki] ; photographs by Tony Whincup
- LCCN
- 86214124
- LCSH
- Kiribati--Social life and customs
- Kiribati--Social conditions