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  1. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    October, 1996
    Malawi

    The paper looks at efforts being taken by the Ministry of Lands and Valuation in Malawi towards developing a Land Information System which would not only act as the basis for all future land related projects, but will provide the basic data for the review of the National Land Policy currently being undertaken by Government.

  2. Library Resource
    Reports & Research
    October, 1996
    Morocco, Africa

    L’administration de la conservation Foncière, du cadastre et de la Cartographie (ACFCC) sous tutelle du Ministère de l’Agriculture et de la mise en valeur agricole, est I’organisme officiel chargé de I’établissement et maintenance de la carte Topographique de base du Royaume.

  3. Library Resource
    National Policies
    January, 1997
    Jamaica

    The National Land Policy was adopted by Jamaica in 1997 as a national policy for the land sector. It establishes the framework needed for Jamaica to become more progressive, transparent and modern in its approaches to land and geographic information management systems, land administration and utilization, land resources and environmental management, and land development planning. The goals and objectives of this Policy are to ensure the sustainable, productive and equitable development, use and management of the country’s natural resources.

  4. Library Resource
    January, 1996
    Fiji, Oceania, Eastern Asia

    Considers the cultural dimension of applying the land information system (LIS) concept to lands held under customary land tenure. The article recognizes that the LIS concept has been developed primarily to serve the needs of countries with a western-style land market where individual land rights are the norm. However, many countries where customary landholdings exist, or predominate, are also interested in establishing LISs to manage their land resources better. The article has three main sections.

  5. Library Resource
    January, 1997
    Sub-Saharan Africa

    This paper draws out the key links between land tenure and poverty eradication. The author argues that in countries where land distribution remains highly inequitable, effectively designed and targeted, it could be a key component of anti-poverty strategies, but significant complementary measures, notably agrarian support services, are also required to achieve real impacts, together with investments in employment and economic diversification.

  6. Library Resource
    Legislation & Policies
    June, 1996
    South Africa

    To provide for the temporary protection of certain rights to and interests in land which are not otherwise adequately protected by law; and to provide for matters connected therewith

  7. Library Resource
    Legislation & Policies
    November, 1996
    South Africa

    To amend the Restitution of Land Rights Act, 1994, so as to insert certain definitions; to effect certain textual improvements; to provide that no person shall be entitled to enforce restitution of a right in land dispossessed if just and equitable compensation was paid; to provide for the appointment of certain organisations to advise the Commission on Restitution of Land Rights, to facilitate meetings of interested parties and to mediate and settle disputes; to require the leave of the Land Claims Court for the lodging of a claim in respect of land in certain circumstances; to alter the p

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