Madagascar - Land and property rights review (英语)

There are four broad reasons why land matters for development. First, land has often been a source of conflict- successfully preventing such conflicts is one of the most worthwhile investments in development that many countries can make. Second, land ... 更多显示 There are four broad reasons why land matters for development. First, land has often been a source of conflict- successfully preventing such conflicts is one of the most worthwhile investments in development that many countries can make. Second, land matters for economic growth- the security and tradability of property rights in land profoundly influences investment behavior and access to credit. Third, land is important for poverty reduction- security of tenure and access to land for the urban, rural poor and marginalized groups is often a key asset which sustains their livelihoods. Fourth, land is one of the most important natural resources in sub-Saharan Africa- promoting sound stewardship by the elimination of open access and providing basic services to those living on the land (e.g. water, sanitation, garbage disposal) has substantial environmental benefits. The overall assessment of this report is that the government's program is moving in the right direction. Therefore, this report is intended to contribute to this process by assessing the on-going reform process in the light of international experience and making suggestions for the completion of the reform process and its cost-effective implementation in a transparent and sustainable manner. This review attempts to be a timely input into the legal and policy reform agenda and the implementation process on which the Government has embarked. . The report investigates some of the major land-related issues under the following headings: (i) overview of land tenure and land markets; (ii) the current property rights regimes (statutory and customary); (iii) the economic benefits of the current land titling system; (iv) open access and natural resources; (v) private sector issues; (vi) reforms underway and outstanding; and (vii) the piloting and implementation strategy. The main recommendations of the report are summarized in matrix form in annex one.  更少显示

其他语种 : 法语