Examining the impact of customary land secretariats on decentralised land governance in Ghana: Evidence from stakeholders in Northern Ghana

Lankono, Charity Bazaabadire; Forkuor, David; Asaaga, Festus A.

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.106665

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“…Embedded within clan networks is a tendency to foster relatively insular information flows. This isolation can impede farmers' access to novel external concepts, advanced technologies, and critical market information (Lankono C B, Forkuor D, etc., 2023 [26]). Such exclusive tendencies can be detrimental, even stifling corporate innovation by impeding the entry of outsiders, thereby curtailing knowledge dissemination and the exchange of personnel (Dong Jing, Zhao Ce, etc., 2019 [27]).…”

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Agricultural Land Rights Confirmation, Clan Network, and Farmers’ Investment in Production and Operation

Hong,

Yu,

Long

2023

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This study is based on micro-survey data on rural household transfers in China. This study uses a multiple linear regression model (to analyze the relationship between variables), an instrumental variable model (to solve potential endogenous problems), and an intermediary effect model to explore the impact of farmland rights confirmation and clan network on farmers’ investment in production and operation and the relationship between clan network confirmation of farmland rights and farmer household investment. The research shows that: (1) The confirmation of farmland rights in China substantially bolsters farmers’ investments in agricultural production and operation. It serves as a secure foundation for land property rights, elevating farmers’ confidence and significantly contributing to the growth of rural economies and the improvement of farmers’ income levels in the Chinese context. (2) In the Chinese context, the existence of clan networks exerts a discernible adverse influence on farmers’ investment decisions in agricultural production and operation. This is primarily attributable to the restricted flow of information within these networks, the enforcement of stringent social norms, and the prevalence of risk-averse attitudes. These factors collectively act as barriers, dampening farmers’ enthusiasm for investment and impeding effective decision-making. (3) Importantly, the confirmation of agricultural land rights in China serves as a counterbalance to the inhibitory effects of clan networks. It achieves this by mitigating information asymmetry and reducing cooperation risks. This proactive approach not only promotes but also facilitates farmers’ investments in agricultural production and operation within the Chinese context. Consequently, land rights confirmation emerges as a key driver of increased rural investments in China. This study conducts in-depth research on the impact of farmland ownership confirmation and clan networks on farmers’ investment behavior and the mechanism of action, which provides a useful reference for formulating relevant policies, such as increasing the authority of cultivated land, promoting the modernization of clan networks, cultivating modern management capabilities, etc.

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Agricultural Land Rights Confirmation, Clan Network, and Farmers’ Investment in Production and Operation

Hong,

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2023

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“…Customary law is a law motivated by custom (Joireman & Tchatchoua-Djomo, 2023). The habit in question is behavior that was originally carried out by someone continuously, then expanded and followed by people in the community group which was then known as "adat" (Lankono et al, 2023). From these customs, customary law emerges which is defined as customs that are accepted and must be implemented by the community concerned.…”

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Analysis of Customary Land Conflict Resolution Strategies Based on Customary Law, Cultural Concepts, and Local Wisdom in Indonesia

Abdullah,

Mansur,

Sulaiman

et al. 2023

J. of Law and Sust. Develop.

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Objective: Indonesia occurs due to problems related to the subject and object of customary land. The two sides of the conflict are Acehnese Customary peoples and private companies. Acehnese Customary peoples as subjects of customary land in the Lhoknga settlement area claim a large amount of land used by private companies as Customary land. Meanwhile, according to the Company, the land is a gift from the Government as a Cultivation Rights used for mining activities. Customary land conflicts have an impact on aspects of village development. The problem that will be studied by the author in this study is to identify the causes of customary land conflicts in Lhoknga Settlement, Aceh Besar Regency. Methods: The methodology of this research is carried out and the way of data collection which includes the steps of conducting the research. Data analysis with a multi-criteria decision model (MCDA) – AHP to determine a decision in conflict resolution that occurs is carried out with an effective synthesis method pattern to support decision making and explore the pros and cons of various alternatives. Results: The results show that the Legality of Customary Law Peoples (MHA) will refer to formal legal certainty, the role of Customary Law Peoples (MHA) is decisive in deciding cases, and Local wisdom of the community has an influence in resolving conflicts within Customary Law Peoples (MHA). Conclusion: the involvement of Customary peoples in resolving Customary land conflicts is very necessary to determine the position of Customary peoples and Customary land in an area that has a history of ownership based on customary law, culture and local wisdom. And stakeholders need to pay attention to the recognition of Customary peoples that have existed both before the applicable state legal norms and afterwards.

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Examining the impact of customary land secretariats on decentralised land governance in Ghana: Evidence from stakeholders in Northern Ghana

Cited by 2 publications

References 16 publications

Agricultural Land Rights Confirmation, Clan Network, and Farmers’ Investment in Production and Operation

Agricultural Land Rights Confirmation, Clan Network, and Farmers’ Investment in Production and Operation

Analysis of Customary Land Conflict Resolution Strategies Based on Customary Law, Cultural Concepts, and Local Wisdom in Indonesia

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