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Good governance in land tenure and administration

FAO Land Tenure Studies 9

Year of publication 2007

Pages 68 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-105753-7

Series title FAO Land Tenure Studies

Edition 1

Synopsis (short 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 reduc tion of poverty. Good governance matters.

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