Land tenure systems in North Africa: a scoping study

Abstract

The main goal of the study was to provide scientists and policymakers useful evidence on the nature of land tenure systems in five North African countries, namely Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, Sudan, and Tunisia. In so doing, the study provides a basis for a strategic plan aimed at designing appropriate interventions to improve land governance in the region. The outcomes of the study, which are presented in this book, specifically highlight the needs of the countries regarding capacity development on land governance through better informed training, continuous training, and research. Within the framework of the priorities and activities of NELGA, a study was planned on the need’s analysis on training, continuing education and Research in North Africa for implementing convenient strategies and programs. The expected outcomes must reflect the reality of the problems related to various needs of the Northern Africa countries. The aim of the results is to develop programs enabling us to meet the Governments and professionals’ needs in the capacity building required for any sustainable development strategy. The overall objective of the study is to produce a document summarizing the status of land and land governance in North Africa from a legislative and institutional point of view. This general diagnosis of land systems will constitute the basis for a “benchmark” analysis to establish the similarities and differences among the countries of North Africa. The study aims, among other, to meet the below expectations and to tackle the following questions: What fields are likely to improve land governance in North Africa? What are the needs of the different stakeholders? What are the needs of professionals? What are the aspects to be highlighted in the projects of academic training, continuing education and research? Who are the potential partners and development partners to help develop capacity building programs on Land Governance in each country?