Tanzania: Economic Reflections - Land Registration Must Be Done Right

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The minister of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Mr William Lukuvi, recently announced that the government is preparing to carry out a nationwide land registration. The goal is to issue a title deed to every legitimate land owner for his or her property.

When implemented and completed, this initiative will go a long way to reduce land disputes which have become an epidemic in the country and, in some cases, caused the loss of lives. However, a nationwide land registration must not be rushed.

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