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Good governance in land tenure and administrationTitleGood governance in land tenure and administration Corporate author Place of publicationRome (Italy) Year of publication2007 Materialserial SeriesFAO Land tenure studies; 9 ISBN978-92-5-105753-7 External document NotesFAO Land Tenure Studies are concise presentations on the often complicated and controversial subject of land tenure, especially as it relates to food security, poverty alleviation and rural development. They are aimed at supporting specialists in land tenure and land administration. Abstract This guide is written for people who work in land administration and all those with an interest in land, land tenure and their governance. Although much has been written about the importance of good governance in achieving development goals, there is comparatively little material on good governance in land tenure and administration. Failings in governance have adverse consequences for society as a whole. By contrast, good governance can help achieve economic development and the reduction of poverty. Good governance matters. Land is the single greatest resource in most countries. Access to land, security of tenure and land management have significant implications for development. Land administration provides important parts of the infrastructure for an efficient economy, which means that it touches all aspects of how people earn a living. Land administration through taxes on land plays a significant role in raising revenue for public finances. Through registration and cadastre systems, land administration provides security of tenure and allows people
Keywordsland tenure, land policy, land reform
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