Compulsory Land Acquisition and Compensation in Ghana: Searching for Alternative Policies and Strategies
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Date of publication
January 2008
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Pages
21
The conference paper "Compulsory Land Acquisition and Compensation in Ghana: Searching for Alternative Policies and Strategies" delves into the issues associated with Ghana's use of eminent domain for public land acquisition. These issues encompass unpaid compensation, excessive land acquisitions surpassing actual needs, and disputes with customary landowners. The paper scrutinizes alternative policy options suggested under the Ghana Land Administration Project to improve land management, guarantee fair and sufficient compensation, and resolve enduring conflicts involving state-acquired lands. This paper was presented at the FIG/FAO/CNG International Seminar on State and Public Sector Land Management in Verona, Italy, from September 9-10, 2008.
