CONDITION OF URBAN LAND MANAGEMENT: IN ETHIOPIA

Abstract

This study is intend to examine the condition of urban land management in Ethiopia. Data was collect from secondary sources. Secondary data involved reviewing relevant published and unpublished reports, operation manuals and other relevant documents. This study found that the existing land management institutions and land management are characterize by a lack of adequate capacity and unstable organizational structure. It also identified several challenges including, among others, lack of complete inventory of land, poor coordination among stakeholders, and lack of staff integrity, unstable land use plan, and high staff turnover. The study recommends improving capacity of the land management institutions; and clearly defining role, mandate, and coordination of offices involved in the land management process.