Indigenous & Community Land Rights

The document titled "Intestate Succession Act" provides guidelines for the administration of estates belonging to individuals who pass away without leaving a will. These provisions are specifically applicable to customary land. This act is crucial in land governance as it ensures the fair and legal distribution of land in the absence of a will, thereby promoting land tenure security.

The document titled "Wills and Administration of Testate Estates Act" provides comprehensive guidelines on how to administer the estates of individuals who had prepared wills prior to their demise. This legislation is crucial in land governance as it ensures the proper distribution of land and property according to the deceased's wishes, thereby promoting land tenure security.

The document titled "Rating Act" provides comprehensive guidelines for the levying of property rates on land and improvements. It is an essential resource for understanding the financial implications of land governance and the mechanisms through which land tenure security is maintained.

The document titled "Property Transfer Tax Act" outlines the legal provisions for the taxation of income derived from the sale of land or property. This legislation is a crucial component of land governance as it directly impacts land tenure security by influencing the financial aspects of property transactions.

The Government Electronic Services Portal is a comprehensive online platform that offers internet access to a variety of government services. These services are provided by different ministries, including those related to land governance such as ground rent payment. This portal is a significant tool in enhancing transparency and efficiency in land tenure security and land governance processes.

The document titled "Zambia Revenue Authority Taxonline" describes a tax administration system that not only manages general taxation but also facilitates property transfer taxation. This system is particularly relevant to land governance as it directly impacts land tenure security through its role in property transactions.

"Environmental Statistics" provides comprehensive statistics on the environment and natural resources. This resource is particularly relevant to land governance as it offers valuable data that can inform policy decisions and strategies related to land use, conservation, and sustainable management of natural resources.

The document titled "Land (Amendment) Act 2001" is an amendment to section 98(6) of the Land Act. Its primary purpose is to extend the time limit for Magistrates' Courts and Local Council Courts to continue dealing with land disputes. This extension is pending the establishment of Land Tribunals.

The document titled "The Magistrates Courts Act, Chapter 16" is an act that establishes Magistrates Courts. These courts have jurisdiction over various matters, including the resolution of land disputes. This legal document is particularly relevant to land governance and land tenure security, as it outlines the legal framework for resolving conflicts related to land ownership and use.

The document titled "Uganda Country Brief: Property Rights and Land Markets" provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on land markets and property rights in Uganda. It offers valuable insights into the country's land governance and tenure security, making it a crucial resource for researchers and policymakers in this field.

The document titled "Decentralization of Forestry Resources in Uganda: Realities or Rhetoric" delves into the effects of the decentralization of forestry resources. It also discusses the challenges encountered during the implementation process.

The document titled "Land Disputes in Uganda: An Overview of the Types of Land Disputes and the Dispute Settlement Fora" provides an in-depth analysis of the nature and causes of land disputes in Uganda. It also discusses the various forums where these land disputes are settled.