In Guatemala, a history of discrimination and inequality of opportunity led to a 36-year conflict that finally subsided with a Peace Agreement in 1996. Improvements since then have prevented a return to conflict and begun to create the conditions for sustained stability. However, the persistence of substantial inequality constitutes a risk factor for future stability and constrains Guatemala’s growth potential. Land distribution is highly unequal. The largest 2.5% of farms occupy nearly two-thirds of agricultural land while 90% of the farms are on only one-sixth of the agricultural land.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 2016Latin America and the Caribbean, Guatemala
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Library ResourcePolicy Papers & BriefsJanuary, 1998South America, Central America
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 2002Guatemala
Library has Spanish version: FONTIERRAS : el modelo de mercado y el acceso a la tierra en Guatemala; balance y perspectivas, resumen ejecutivo
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 2004Brazil, Central America
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Library ResourceInstitutional & promotional materialsDecember, 2003Guatemala
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2004Brazil, South America, Central America, Northern America
Effective land policy reform is strewn with complexities and pitfalls. The paper focuses on land tenure, access and use in rural settings, and suggests that Latin America is home to some worrisome trends as well as the rich array of initiatives on land issues. By surveying the literature and examining the issues this study points to areas needing attention from researchers and policymakers.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2002Guatemala
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 1995Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico
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CEPAL Review
Journal Articles & BooksApril, 1996South America, Central AmericaLand distribution in Latin America is characterized by striking inequality. Notwithstanding the emergence of modern structures in some regions, a few huge land holdings are found alongside a large number of small ones. This situation has long been considered undesirable for reasons of social equity as well as for reasons of efficiency. The topic remains high on the political agenda. The ultimately disappointing results of past redistributive reforms have caused contemporary policy-makers to search for alternatives.
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CEPAL Review
Journal Articles & BooksDecember, 1998Mexico
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