Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa
FAO LEGISLATIVE STUDY
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Statutory recognition of customary land rights in Africa

An investigation into best practices for law making and implementation

 

by
Rachael S. Knight


for the  
Development Law Service - FAO Legal Office




FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 2010


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TABLE OF CONTENTS


Part I
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    Preface
    Foreword
    Acknowledgements
    Executive summary

    I INTRODUCTION
    II LAND TENURE SECURITY IN THE CONTEXT OF LEGAL PLURALISM
    III BOTSWANA'S TRIBAL LAND ACT


Part II
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    IV MOZAMBIQUE'S LAND LAW
    V TANZANIA'S VILLAGE LAND ACT
    VI ANALYSIS OF THE CASE STUDIES


Part III
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    VII CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS


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