The Role of Property Rights on Sustainable Forest and Agricultural Land Use in Ethiopia: Examining Historical, Contextual and Policy Perspective
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Natural resources, including forests and agricultural land, form the backbone of developing countries, providing essential resources for livelihoods, food security, ecological balance, and economic stability.Ethiopia serves as a compelling case study, where these resources contribute approximately 80% of employment, 90% of foreign earnings, and 45% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP).Secure, well-defined, and enforceable property rights are critical for the sustainable utilization of these resources.Property rights incentivize investment, promote responsible resource use, reduce conflicts, and empower communities, ultimately generating economic, social, and environmental benefits.In Ethiopia, where the state is the ultimate owner of land and allocates it through usufruct rights, tenure insecurity remains a persistent and critical challenge.Despite this, the role of property rights in sustainable forest and agricultural land use in Ethiopia remains underexplored.In particular, there is no comprehensive study that provides context-grounded evidence on how property rights institutions impact the sustainable utilization of forests and agricultural land.these reforms, Ethiopia can ensure the sustainable utilization of forests and agricultural land, thereby enhancing rural livelihoods, reducing social disparities, and improving environmental quality.The findings are also crucial for countries and regions facing similar challenges.
Author: WOLDE, AKALU ASSFAW
Language: English
Topic: Land Rights and Reforms
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7217580272