The Land Economy of Ghana
Navigating Tradition, Law, and Sustainable Development
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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the land economy of Ghana, a country that has experienced rapid economic changes and complex governance challenges. Bringing together ideas from across economics, property law, sociology, and environmental science, it offers unique insight into how land is acquired, owned, managed, valued, utilised, and conserved within a diverse legal framework. Practical solutions are offered to address common land related issues, such as tenure insecurity, land disputes, and market inefficiencies, and to maximise the land’s economic potential, in line with sustainable development principles.
This book is an essential resource for understanding the land economy and Africa’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. It will be relevant to students, researchers, and policymakers interested in the land economy and development economics.
Felix Nikoi Hammond is Professor of Economics at Dominion University College. He previously served as Senior Land Administration Officer for the Lands Commission of Ghana.
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the land economy of Ghana, a country that has experienced rapid economic changes and complex governance challenges. Bringing together ideas from across economics, property law, sociology, and environmental science, it offers unique insight into how land is acquired, owned, managed, valued, utilised, and conserved within a diverse legal framework. Practical solutions are offered to address common land related issues, such as tenure insecurity, land disputes, and market inefficiencies, and to maximise the land’s economic potential, in line with sustainable development principles.
This book is an essential resource for understanding the land economy and Africa’s rapidly evolving economic landscape. It will be relevant to students, researchers, and policymakers interested in the land economy and development economics.
Provides a comprehensive analysis of Ghana's land economy and the challenges it faces Offers unique insight into how land is acquired, owned, managed, valued, utilised, and conserved Presents practical solutions to address common land related issues, such as tenure insecurity and land disputes
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Felix Nikoi Hammond
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African land economy Land production Natural capital Common pool resources Property rights Agricultural economics Urban economics Land systems in Ghana Land tenure systems Land administration Land surveying Economic value of land Land vaulation Land-based disputes Economic development