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Gestion Foncière Et Modes D’Acquisition Des Terres En Contexte Des Migrations Agricoles Dans La Commune De Koutaba (Ouest-Cameroun)

December, 2022
United States of America

Background and Context :Land is a key element for the practice of economic activities such as agriculture. In rural areas, its equitable access is an essential condition for sustainable development and the improvement of the living conditions of populations.

La « domanialisation » de la propriété foncière en Algérie : la spoliation couverte de l’habit de la légalité

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2016
Algeria

L’histoire franco-algérienne est avant tout l’histoire d’un dominium, c’est-à-dire un rapport de puissance à imposer à un territoire, un peuple et un droit de propriété de nature unitaire et absolutiste à introduire dans un régime foncier fort complexe. C’est en effet bien le domaine qui a fait l’objet dès les premiers mois de la conquête des tout premiers textes statutaires et n’a cessé d’être le siège d’une abondante réglementation en tous genres.

Histoire du peuplement, formalisations des droits fonciers coutumiers et inégalités spatiales

December, 2020
Benin

Les dimensions territoriales des opérations de formalisation des droits fonciers coutumiers n’ont été jusqu’ici que peu prises en compte. Ce texte met en lumière les effets différenciés des Plans fonciers ruraux (PFR) au sein des territoires villageois dans le centre du Bénin. A partir de deux études de cas, il étudie les conflits qui ont scandé les opérations de formalisation et leurs impacts sur les levés parcellaires et les changements politiques et administratifs.

Madagascar - Code Foncier

Madagascar
The document, Madagascar's Land Code, is an exhaustive compilation of laws and decrees pertaining to land governance in Madagascar. It is divided into five books focusing on different aspects of land laws. The first book covers laws and decrees related to the national private domain, including laws and decrees on the protection, safeguarding, and conservation of the national heritage. The second book focuses on the public domain, detailing laws and regulations that govern its demarcation, usage, conservation, and policing.

Policy Paper - Self-financing model for the scaling of customary land services in Uganda

Policy Papers & Briefs
June, 2024
Africa
Uganda

This paper presents the pilot experiences with a contributory model to customary land registration in Northern Uganda and discusses the potentials, challenges, and recommendations for further scaling up. The pilot was implemented between November 2021 - February 2023 in Bululu sub-country – and is continuously backstopped and monitored by the GIZ implemented “Responsible Land Policy in Uganda “(RELAPU)” project. The so-called “Bululu self-financing pilot” is built on prior project experience in “Fit for Purpose” (FFP) land demarcation and registration of customary land in rural settings.

LE CONSEIL DES NOTABLES DE LA COLLINE, UNE INSTITUTION JUDICIAIRE QUI MERITE D’ETRE SOUTENUE EN RAISON DE SON IMPORTANCE ET DES DEFIS AUXQUELS IL FAIT FACE

Reports & Research
December, 2024
Burundi

En janvier 2021, l’Etat du Burundi a mis en place une institution réputée pour son important rôle dans la gestion des conflits communautaires et, partant, la transformation positive de la société.

Customary Law and Land Rights in South Sudan

January, 2012
South Sudan
The document titled "Customary Law and Land Rights in South Sudan" is a comprehensive report that scrutinizes the function of customary law and justice systems in the administration of land allocation, tenure, and dispute resolution in South Sudan. This study, which combines a literature review with a field-based study conducted across three states, underscores the challenges encountered by returnees and women in accessing land.

The Code of Civil Procedure Act, 2007

January, 2007
South Sudan
"The Code of Civil Procedure Act, 2007" is a document that establishes comprehensive guidelines for managing civil cases in Southern Sudan. It outlines procedures for filing suits, jurisdiction, evidence, appeals, and the execution of judgments. The Act places a strong emphasis on equitable justice, the integration of customary law, and consistency with the Interim Constitution of Southern Sudan (2005). It also includes special provisions for minors, property disputes, and civil processes involving foreign parties.