Regularization of Rural Settlements into Urban Areas: The Role of the Geomatic Engineer in Ghana (13064) |
| Mousah Abu (Ghana) and Tanko Fuseini |
Mr Mousah Abu
Principal Geomatic Engineer
Lands Commission
Indonesia
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| Corresponding author Mr Mousah Abu (email: puguh.sarwanto[at]pertamina.com) |
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Published on the web 2025-03-16
Received 2024-12-02 / Accepted n/a |
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Abstract |
| The fast urbanization of rural settlements lead to remarkable challenges to sustainable development, infrastructure planning, and environmental management. Regularization of these settlements into urban areas need a multidisciplinary perspective, with geomatic engineers taking part as a major player. This paper takes a look at the geomatic engineer's inputs regarding the regularization process, concentrating on spatial data acquisition, analysis, and visualization.
This paper inquires into the transformation of rural settlements into urban areas, calling to attention the complexities of land tenure, infrastructure provision, and environmental degradation.
Geomatic engineers' competence in geographic information systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial analysis enables:
1. Data categorization for Land use and change detection
2. Environmental impact evaluation and mitigation
3. Infrastructure planning and reform
4 Stakeholder engagement and participation
5. Precise mapping and documentation of natural/informal settlements
This research methodology combines
literature review,
case studies,
and expert interviews to identify best practices and challenges.
Results show that geomatic engineers' involvement enhances:
1. Data-driven decision-making
2. Spatial planning and policy development
3. Stakeholder engagement and collaboration
4. Environmental sustainability and resilience
However, challenges persist, including:
1. Data quality and availability
2. Institutional capacity and coordination
3. Community acceptance and participation
The study deduces that geomatic engineers are indispensable to the regularization of rural settlements into urban areas, establishing sustainable, efficient, and equitable development.
Recommendations include:
1. Integrating geomatics into urban planning and policy
2. Enhancing data infrastructure and sharing
3. Building institutional capacity and collaboration
4. Fostering community engagement and education
This paper presents comprehensible understanding of geomatic engineers' capacity in urbanization and sustainable development, informing policy and practice for more successful regularization of rural settlements.
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| Keywords: Digital cadastre; Cadastre; Land readjustment; Security of tenure; Spatial planning; Urban renewal; Real estate development; Property taxes |
