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Unpacking the Chemistry of Urban Land Governance in Africa: In search of land governance

Author(s) Chonanga Carrington Nyendwa, Nsumikili Toitoi
Country Botswana
Abstract The purpose of the study was to interrogate the chemistry (best mix practices) and challenges (dilemmas) of urban land governance in Africa. We note that there is an increase in demand for good urban governance by city residents all over Africa. This paper briefly traces the current issues in the region in response to the growing quest for “good governance” in urban land affairs. The paper argues that the paradox of land management and distribution can no longer be taken for granted, given a series of land conflicts being handled every day. This study seeks to interrogate the urban land governance systems in Africa as is experienced in African countries and it then proposes the construction of an urban land governance framework that addresses African urban leadership and infrastructural challenges. An intensive desk review research was conducted by ploughing through various literature and empirical evidence from selected African countries. To complement literature findings (evidence) from secondary data, grey data and personal experiences in urban land governance, we conducted empirical studies in six countries namely Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Tanzania, Ethiopia and South Africa-part of the study triangulation efforts to validate already existing findings. Data were collected from 15 office holders in 8 Urban Councils and Land board chairpersons through questionnaires and face to face interviews. Besides, interviews were conducted with purposefully selected officeholders. The results of the data analysis were presented using mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation, and logistic regression to see the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. The major findings showed that the elements of good urban governance (participation, responsiveness, accountability, transparency, equity, and efficiency and effectiveness) are not practiced appropriately. The major challenges in good urban land governance included lack of resources, corruption, political interference and leadership incompetence.
Keywords Urban land governance, Cities, Leadership accountability, Incompetence, infrastructure, Council chambers, Sustainable development
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-01-23
Cite This Unpacking the Chemistry of Urban Land Governance in Africa: In search of land governance - Chonanga Carrington Nyendwa, Nsumikili Toitoi - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35123
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35123
Short DOI https://doi.org/g82wp4
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