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In view of the current social upheavals linked to the democratization of the trade union world, innovations in new information and communication technologies, economic liberalism, the imbalance in the relationship between judicial personnel and litigants, and the lack of operationalization of the coexistence of written law and customary law, a shift has been observed in recent years from the field of modern judicial institutions to that of local customary institutions. This functional dualism of judicial institutions, rather than being an obstacle to the administration of justice, has proved to be an asset in the settlement of a number of conflicts in our societies. Today, there is no doubt as to the effectiveness of these mutations and excesses. The International Association of Legal Sciences held a conference in Pau in July 1981 on the theme of "Settling disputes outside the courts".
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Augustin MILAMBO BAIKA MUNGANGA,A priest since 1988, he has held the pastoral posts of Chancellor to the Bishop, Rector of the minor seminary, Director of the pastoral centre, parish priest and prefect. He did his doctoral studies in law at the University of Kisangani and a scientific career at the University of Kindu, where he is currently Professor and Doctor.
