Tag: land rights
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Supporting capacity development for sustainable land administration infrastructures
Abstract: The need for good land administration is discussed and recommendations for institutional development to facilitate the design and implementation of efficient land administration models and to support good governance are provided. Author(s): Enemark, Stig Source(s): , 10 p., ill., tabs Published: 2005 Aalborg university, Aalborg (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://vbn.aau.dk/files/623353/SE_UNRCCA_2005_Supporting.pdf
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The myths and realities of local governance in Sanankoroba, Mali
Abstract: The impact of decentralization on local governance in Mali is examined, using the case of land allocation in the rural municipality of Sanankoroba. Problems include lack of finance, poor accountability, elite capture, corruption, and vote catching. Author(s): Djiré, Moussa Source(s): , Issue paper / Drylands programme, International institute for environment and development (IIED); 130…
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Land policies for growth and poverty reduction
Abstract: The effectiveness of land policy in support of development, and poverty reduction can be enhanced by strengthening (local) governments’ contribution to the promotion of socially desirable land allocation, and utilization. Mechanisms include (land) taxation, regulation, and land use planning. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus Source(s): , A World bank policy research report [292] p., ill., graphs,…