Abstract
In earlier research in the area of land administration in conflict and post-conflict contexts the relation between land administration and state building was recognised. This paper aims at increasing the understanding of this relation. Available literature is explored to learn more about the concepts of state building, and land and its administration in post-conflict contexts. The most suitable methodology to increase the understanding of the relation under investigation here is a qualitative research approach using a multiple case study for data collection. In doing so, the cases of Kosovo and Rwanda are used as the two main case studies, and the cases of Mozambique, Cambodia and Timor-Leste are used as supportive case studies. The empirical data from the main case studies and data collected through literature review from the supportive case studies has been used to derive lessons learned from those cases. For analyses of the collected data a three-dimensional matrix has been generated, which is supported by the findings from our cases results in analytical generalisation of the relation. Discussions and analysis of collected evidence indicate how interventions in land administration facilitate post-conflict state building. Key words: conflict, post-conflict, land administration, state building.
Highlights
Land and its administration are always negatively affected by armed conflict, and if they are not addressed properly in the post-conflict period they can be a reason for new disputes or a cause for renewed armed conflict
Based on elements identified by Ball (2001) with adding a few extra elements from the other concepts that we investigate in this paper, we further detail each of those characteristics with thirteen elements in Table 1: A framework for rebuilding post-conflict states
This paper aimed at giving an answer to the research question: How interventions in land administration facilitate post-conflict state building? This was done initially by identifying thirteen elements in the framework for rebuilding post-conflict states based on theoretical perspective
Summary
Land and its administration are always negatively affected by armed conflict, and if they are not addressed properly in the post-conflict period they can be a reason for new disputes or a cause for renewed armed conflict. These issues become more complex after the end of the conflict, when the post-conflict contexts are characterized by: Human casualties, destroyed infrastructure and houses, and displaced population. This paper is guided by the following research question: How do interventions in land administration in post-conflict situations facilitate state building?
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: International Journal of Peace and Development Studies
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
