DIMENSION
ROLE
Indicator number
3.6
Indicator name:
Protecting land and property rights
To what extent are land and property rights protected by the local government? Indicator question(s)
Are there clear and transparent regulations governing local land records, land development, urban planning and construction permits? Are there clear regulations regarding the compensation of citizens for forced displacement from their land/property? Can citizens contest land-use decisions by the local government in practice?
Local land, property and urban planning regulations are clear and transparent and there is an open and fair mechanism for citizens to contest land-use decisions by the local government that is enforced in practice
Assessment
Local land, property and urban planning regulations exist but do not cover all relevant issues and the ability of citizens to contest decisions by the local government is limited in practice
Local land, property and urban planning regulations do not exist and/or citizens are unable to contest land-use decisions by the local government in practice
Source of information
Legislative documents, policies, interviews
Narrative comments
Recommendation(s)
LOCAL INTEGRITY SYSTEM ASSESSMENT TOOLKIT
Advocacy target(s)
51