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African Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences is a journal specialized in publishing research activities carried out in the field of geo-spatial sciences and land governance. It aims to encourage innovation, promote the exchange of knowledge and scientific outcomes related to its themes. The journal's target community is made-up of researchers, professors and professionals working in the newspaper field. The journal also aims to promote scientific articles and productions at the African, regional and global levels. The institutions as well as the international universities will enrich by their contribution the scientific level of the journal. The journal can, among other things, deal with professional themes and good practices in the field of land governance.
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Displaying 146 - 150 of 434An Inquiry Into The Causes Of Illegal Occupation Of Land In Zambia’S Cities: A Case Of Kitwe City
Like in a number of other developing countries, the issue of illegal occupation of land is evident in Zambia’s cities. This problem has continued to exist, despite the existence of laws and public institutions meant to address the issue. The objectives of this paper were to establish the factors that lead to continued illegal land occupation in Zambia’s cities, establish the consequences of illegal occupation of land, and suggest how illegal occupation of land can be eradicated.
Securing Grassroots Women Land Rights Through Socio-Cultural Changes
The Framework and Guidelines on Land Policy in Africa endorsed through the adoption of the African Union Declaration on Land Issues and Challenges by the African Heads of States in 2009 is having “a strong gender component which aims at “strengthening security of land tenure for women which require special attention” and “ensuring that land laws provide for equitable access to land and related resources”.
Analyse des dynamiques de deux régimes fonciers distincts Cas de la ville de Touba et Ziguinchor (Sénégal)
L’originalité de la structure urbaine de Touba réside tout d’abord sur sa gestion dirigée par le Khalif général et son statut particulier d’un titre foncier qui s’adosse sur une forte démographie incontrôlée conjuguée à un fort étalement mal maitrisé. La politique d'urbanisme de Touba semble se résumer à la création de parcelles d'habitation et au libre choix laissé au khalife pour les sites d'implantation d'équipements ou d'infrastructures, et la destination des réserves.
Precipitation And Temperature Trend Analysis By Mann Kendall Test: The Case Of Addis Ababa Methodological Station, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The impact of climate change on annual and monthly air precipitation and temperature has received a great deal of attention by scholars worldwide. This study focuses on detecting trends in annual precipitation and temperature for Addis Ababa methodological station located in Addis Ababa. SPSS in combination with the excel spreadsheet used for analyzing the statistics. We were also used the Mann-Kendall trend test and Sen’s slope method to detect trends and the magnitude of change.
The Need For Spatial Data Infrastructure For Sustainable Development In Tanzania
This paper explores the use of spatial data in Tanzania, it underscores the reasons for lagging in the establishment of National Spatial Data Infrastructure. Using documentary analysis, strategically designed interviews, and questionnaires; data were collected from the spatial data user community in Tanzania. Upon simple analysis of the data, the following were the findings: Firstly, it has been revealed that spatial data is not well managed, reused nor shared. Secondly, there are difficulties in the availability and accessibility of spatial data.