Abstract
We conducted a systematic review on the effects of land tenure recognition interventions on agricultural productivity, income, investment and other relevant outcomes. We synthesise findings from 20 quantitative studies and nine qualitative studies that passed a methodological screening. The results indicate substantial productivity and income gains from land tenure recognition, although gains differ markedly by region. We find that these effects may operate through gains in perceived tenure security and investment; we find no evidence for a credit mechanism. The qualitative synthesis highlights potential adverse effects. A conclusion emphasises the need for further research on inter-regional differences and on the role of customary tenure arrangements.
Highlights
Secure access to land as a productive resource is key to the livelihoods of farmers around the world
At the most individualised end of the spectrum is the allocation of formal titles to individual land- holders, through registration on a national cadastre (Foltz, Larson, and Lopez 2000; on Nicaragua, Ali, Deininger, and Goldstein 2011; on Rwanda, Do and Iyer 2007; on Vietnam)
The findings of this systematic review underscore the importance of tenure rights recognition in fostering productivity and increasing farm incomes
Summary
Secure access to land as a productive resource is key to the livelihoods of farmers around the world. According to a 2003 World Bank study, Providing secure tenure to land can improve the welfare of the poor, in particular, by enhancing the asset base of those, such as women, whose land rights are often neglected. It creates the incentive needed for investment, a key element underlying sustainable growth. (Deininger 2003, ix) Other agencies, including USAID and University of the Western Cape Research Repository
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