Analysis on Agrarian Reform, Access and Benefit Sharing, and Land Titling as Mechanisms in Poverty Alleviation

Abstract

Formalization of the administration of land rights has been promoted as a pre-requisite for economic development. Perceived benefits include increased tenure security and improved access to credit, thereby providing the incentive and ability for farmers to invest in making improvements to the land. Formal administration is proposed as a means to facilitate a land market, allowing land to move towards its "highest and best use", thus helping farmers become more productive and consequently improved their lives.

Keywords: land rights, agrarian reform, access and benefit sharing, land titling, poverty alleviation