Land Governance, Gender Equality and Development: Past Achievements and Remaining Challenges. (9th March 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ravnborg, Helle Munk; Spichiger, Rachel; Broegaard, Rikke Brandt; Pedersen, Rasmus Hundsbæk
• Other Names: Addison Tony guestEditor.; Grown Caren guestEditor.; Tarp Finn guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of international development. Volume 28:Number 3(2016:Apr.)
• Page Start: 412
• Page End: 427
• Publication Date: 2016-03-09
• Subjects: land tenure -- gender equality -- customary -- statutory -- legal -- development cooperation; Economic development projects -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic policy -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Foreign economic relations -- Periodicals; Economic development -- Periodicals; 330.91724
• DOI: 10.1002/jid.3215
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0954-1748

Abstract

Abstract: Most land governance reforms seek to enhance tenure security, encourage investments and thereby promote economic growth. Increasingly, land reforms attempt to secure women's and other vulnerable groups' access to land. This article reviews the extent to which gender equality in land tenure has been pursued in these reforms and examines the role played by donor cooperation. Despite significant progress in developing land legislation that upholds gender equality, implementation often does not follow suit, and women still face discrimination. Based on country case studies, the article identifies six challenges, which should be addressed to achieve gender equality in land tenure. © 2016 UNU‐WIDER. Journal of International Development published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.