Tag: land tenure
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Building bridges between the state & the people : an overview of trends and developments in public administration and local governance
Abstract: This publication provides an analytical overview of trends in public administration and civil service reform, decentralization and local governance at country, regional and global levels. It looks at PA&LG interventions in post-conflict contexts and addresses emerging issues and challenges. Author(s): Keuleers, Patrick Source(s): , 74 p., ill., graphs Published: 2010 United nations development programme…
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The social tenure domain model : a pro-poor land tool
Abstract: The Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM) was developed to suit customary and informal tenure, which conventional land administration systems cannot handle. A first prototype can be used to support the land administration of the poor in urban and rural areas. It can be linked to the cadastral system. Author(s): Lemmen, Christiaan Source(s): , FIG…
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Land inventory in Botswana : processes and lessons
Abstract: The Botswana Tribal Land Information and Management Systems uses takes into account land policy, land tenure (including tenancy), land use planning, gender issues, valuation, governance and land taxation, and pro-poor decentralized land administration involving local land boards. Author(s): Sietchiping, Remy; Augustinus, Clarissa; Passano, Guglielma Da; Wagner, Robert; Uhlig, Britta; Rollnick, Roman Source(s): , 62…
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Customary tenure instititions and good governance
Abstract: Key governance issues within customary land delivery in Ghana are identified (efficiency, equity, accountability, participation, transparency) and a framework for assessing customary tenure institutions for peri-urban land governance is presented. Author(s): Arko-Adjei, Anthony Source(s): , 20 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 International federation of surveyors (FIG), [Copenhagen] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.fig.net/pub/monthly_articles/september_2010/september_2010_arkoadjei_et_al.pdf
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Innovations in land rights recognition, administration, and governance
Abstract: This volume is a product of the Annual Conference on Land Policy and Administration. Subjects include: (1) innovation in land administration in Africa; (2) low-cost land administration; (3) the impact of improved tenure security; and (4) land governance. Author(s): Deininger, Klaus Source(s): , v, 241 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2010 World bank…
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Framework and guidelines on land policy in Africa : land policy in Africa : a framework to strengthen land rights, enhance productivity and secure livelihoods
Abstract: The Framework and Guidelines serves as a basis for commitment of African governments in land policy formulation and implementation and a foundation for popular participation in improved land governance, including land rights delivery systems and land governance structures and institutions. Author(s): Ping, Jean; Janneh, Abdoulie; Kaberuka, Donald Source(s): , xv, 41 p., ill., tab…
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The Uganda national land policy : popular version
Abstract: Details are provided on the constitutional, legal, and land tenure framework. The national land policy aims to ensure efficient, equitable utilization and management of Uganda’s land and land based resources for poverty reduction, wealth creation and overall socio-economic development. Author(s): Source(s): , ii, 34 p. draft five Published: 2010 Uganda land alliance (ULA), Kampala…
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Voluntary guidelines for good governance in land and natural resource tenure : civil society perspectives
Abstract: This paper examines the FAO initiative to adopt guidelines for land and natural resources tenure from a civil society’s point of view, highlighting the role of a human rights framework to improve such a governance system and to make it accountable, transparent, democratic and participatory. Author(s): Suárez, Sofía Monsalve; Osorio, Leticia Marques; Langford, Malcolm…
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‘Land grabs’ in Africa : can the deals work for development
Abstract: sl241slmult0The paper looks at the recent wave of large-scale land acquisitions in poorer countries which has sparked a major debate. It analyzes how these investments can either create new opportunities to improve local living standards, or further marginalize the poor. Author(s): Cotula, Lorenzo; Vermeulen, Sonja Source(s): , IIED briefing [4] p., ill., graphs, maps…