Tag: land tenure

• Land rights reform and governance in Africa : how to make it work in the 21st century?

  Abstract: This paper looks at the root causes of insecurity in land tenure and current indications as well as constraints of real reforms. It discusses the conditions for an enabling reform, through community-based and incrementally expanding change. Author(s): Alden Wily, Liz Source(s): , Discussion paper / United nations development programme 48 p Discussion paper /…

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  January 1, 2006

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  Africa, decentralization in government, Governance, indigenous populations, land reform, land rights, land tenure, poverty alleviation

• Developing a land use information system for local government : the case of Naga City, Philippines

  Abstract: One of the conclusions of a prototype study of Naga City local government, the Philippines, is that the proposed land use information system can serve as platform to integrate data and facilitate data exchange in local government to enable decision-making and enhance participation. Author(s): Cruz, Rizalino B. Source(s): , xii, 114 p., ill., maps,…

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  January 1, 2004

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  decision-making, land tenure, land use, Philippines, popular participation, Public administration, urban areas

• 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,…

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  January 1, 2003

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  development planning, development policy, development strategies, land economics, land reform, land rent, land rights, land tenure, land use, Local Government, local taxation, physical planning, property rights