Land Use Planning and Tenure Systems in Collaboration with the University of Zurich: A Research Initiative to Analyze the Spatial and Economic Effects of Land Tenure Reforms in Uganda (13465) |
| Jimmy Alani (Uganda), Lorenzo Casaburi, Cissy Namuddu Kiyaga, Joseph Mivule and Smith Twinamatsiko (Uganda) |
Mr. Jimmy Alani
Deputy Uganda National Land Informantion Centre
Ministry Of Lands, Housing and Urban Development
Australia
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| Corresponding author Mr. Jimmy Alani (email: Shane.Simmons[at]unisq.edu.au) |
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Published on the web 2025-03-16
Received 2024-12-02 / Accepted n/a |
| This paper is one of selection of papers published for the FIG Working Week 2025 in Brisbane, Australia in Brisbane, Australia and has undergone the FIG Peer Review Process. |
FIG Working Week 2025 in Brisbane, Australia
ISBN n/a ISSN 2307-4086
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Abstract |
| Land tenure reforms in Uganda hold the potential to profoundly influence spatial planning, land use patterns, and tenure security. This paper details an ongoing collaborative research initiative between Uganda and the University of Zurich, which seeks to evaluate the spatial and economic effects of these reforms. The collaboration focuses on understanding the implications of tenure reforms in both rural and peri-urban areas, with particular emphasis on regions where customary land systems prevail. Utilizing Uganda National Land Information System and geospatial tools, economic modeling, and participatory approaches, the research examines how land use patterns evolve in response to shifts in tenure regimes and the extent to which secure land tenure promotes sustainable land management practices. Moreover, the study explores the interplay between tenure security and socio-economic development, highlighting pathways for achieving more equitable land governance. By providing evidence-based recommendations, this research aims to inform policy decisions that balance economic growth with environmental sustainability and social equity. |
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| Keywords: Geoinformation/GI; Land management; Land distribution; Access to land; Spatial planning |
