Legal land ownership in Rwanda : overview of the effectiveness of land reform
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2019
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In Rwanda, land is the backbone of livelihood because agriculture is the mainstay of subsistence for about 85% of the working population and accounts for over one-third of GDP. However, the growing decrease of land ownership per household due to rapid population growth is a serious challenge. Lack of land is one of the major causes of poverty and a source of conflict. This paper is based on the authors’ experience on land issues and data drawn from various documents, including official reports and policy documents as well as the results of different studies on the land sector. It is structured into three parts in addition to the introduction and conclusion. The first section gives a short overview of land reform in Africa. The second section depicts the journey of land reform in Rwanda. The last section is dedicated to the achievements and challenges of the land tenure reform process in Rwanda.
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LAND OWNERSHIP, LAND TENURE, LAND REFORM, RWANDA, SOUTH OF SAHARA