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Title An investigation of land reallocation conflicts in local authorities in Namibia: A case study of Omuthiya town council
Full text http://hdl.handle.net/11070/3753
Date 2023
Author(s) Shiindi, Job Dhimbulukwa
Abstract A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master of arts in development studies - This study examined land reallocation challenges between landowners and the OTC to make recommendations for improving land reallocation process. This was accomplished by assessing how land is reallocated within the OTC and how it affects community members. Understanding land reallocation dispute is critical to ensure inclusivity of every Namibian and fair participation in land reallocation process. The study was conducted through a qualitative research design. Primary data was collected through interview guides. The interviews were administered to (8) staff members of the OTC, and fifteen (15) community members affected by land reallocation. The respondents were selected through purposive sampling, which is a non-probability sampling technique. Data was analysed using content analysis. The study found that, community members understand land reallocation process. The findings provide reasons to why land reallocation conflict exists between OTC and community members. The conflict is mainly because of inadequate compensation, unfair treatment of landowners by OTC employees, unclear land reallocation procedures and lack of cooperation and information sharing to residents whose land was earmarked for development. The study concludes that, land reallocation is very beneficial to OTC because of generated income that leads to urbanisation. The study recommends for revision of current compensation policy and guidelines to ensure fair compensation through a model. There is a need to capacitate implementing agencies, community members and compensation guidelines and policy. This means embarking on education and communication programmes to maximise effective communication between OTC and community members
Subject(s) Land reallocation challenges; Local authorities; Omuthiya town council; Education and communication programmes; Compensation guidelines and policies; Community members
Language en
Publisher University of Namibia
Type of publication Thesis
Repository Windhoek - University of Namibia
Added to C-A: 2023-11-01;11:13:40