Adapted institutional analysis and development framework for understanding customary land institutions in sub-Saharan Africa – A case study from Nigeria

Adekola, Oluwafemi; Krigsholm, Pauliina; Riekkinen, Kirsikka

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.106691

Land Use Policy

2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.106691

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Adapted institutional analysis and development framework for understanding customary land institutions in sub-Saharan Africa – A case study from Nigeria

Oluwafemi Adekola

Pauliina Krigsholm

Kirsikka Riekkinen

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“…Unfortunately, the area of land that can be cultivated by the community continues to decrease due to massive control by private companies. Customary land is land under the control of a customary law community (Mangar &;Ridho, 2022) Land in this sense means a land that has been traditionally or traditionally controlled by the customary law community inhabiting the relevant area, namely the chief, with this power, the customary law community uses Customary land to meet their living needs, manage and preserve the sustainability of Customary land contained in their territory (Adekola et al, 2023). Common land that is believed to be a gift or a supernatural power or ancestral relic to a group that is a customary law community as the main supporting element of the group's life and livelihood throughout the ages.…”

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Analysis of Customary Land Conflict Resolution Strategies Based on Customary Law, Cultural Concepts, and Local Wisdom in Indonesia

Abdullah,

Mansur,

Sulaiman

et al. 2023

J. of Law and Sust. Develop.

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Objective: Indonesia occurs due to problems related to the subject and object of customary land. The two sides of the conflict are Acehnese Customary peoples and private companies. Acehnese Customary peoples as subjects of customary land in the Lhoknga settlement area claim a large amount of land used by private companies as Customary land. Meanwhile, according to the Company, the land is a gift from the Government as a Cultivation Rights used for mining activities. Customary land conflicts have an impact on aspects of village development. The problem that will be studied by the author in this study is to identify the causes of customary land conflicts in Lhoknga Settlement, Aceh Besar Regency. Methods: The methodology of this research is carried out and the way of data collection which includes the steps of conducting the research. Data analysis with a multi-criteria decision model (MCDA) – AHP to determine a decision in conflict resolution that occurs is carried out with an effective synthesis method pattern to support decision making and explore the pros and cons of various alternatives. Results: The results show that the Legality of Customary Law Peoples (MHA) will refer to formal legal certainty, the role of Customary Law Peoples (MHA) is decisive in deciding cases, and Local wisdom of the community has an influence in resolving conflicts within Customary Law Peoples (MHA). Conclusion: the involvement of Customary peoples in resolving Customary land conflicts is very necessary to determine the position of Customary peoples and Customary land in an area that has a history of ownership based on customary law, culture and local wisdom. And stakeholders need to pay attention to the recognition of Customary peoples that have existed both before the applicable state legal norms and afterwards.

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Analysis of Customary Land Conflict Resolution Strategies Based on Customary Law, Cultural Concepts, and Local Wisdom in Indonesia

Abdullah,

Mansur,

Sulaiman

et al. 2023

J. of Law and Sust. Develop.

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Institutional Arrangements and Roles within Water and Wastewater Treatments in the Vhembe District, South Africa

Mabadahanye,

Dalu,

Munyai

et al. 2024

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Water scarcity is a global challenge faced by millions of people, and it has a negative impact on the ecosystem, public health, and financial stability. Water demand and supply management becomes critical, especially in areas with limited access to clean, safe water. Wastewater and water treatment infrastructure is essential for maintaining environmental integrity and protecting human health. However, water treatment plants in South Africa face various complex obstacles brought on by institutional setups, practical limitations, and environmental concerns, including water quality. This study investigated the institutional arrangements, operational challenges, and environmental concerns that water and wastewater treatment plants face in the Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa. A qualitative study was conducted in Limpopo province, where employees from 12 water and wastewater treatment plants were interviewed, and the data were analyzed thematically. The data were arranged into five major themes using thematic analysis: understanding water and wastewater treatment systems, educational and demographic profile, water quality assessment, operational performance and regulatory compliance, and water volume in waterworks plants. Staff attitudes, institutional and operational challenges, and the current condition of treatment plants were all comprehensively portrayed using Ostrom’s IAD Framework. It was found that workers generally understand water treatment processes, but inconsistencies and a lack of transparency in monitoring water quality were noted, with many parameters from SANS 241 not being tested consistently. A significant educational gap among workers was also observed. Insufficient capacity, load-shedding, limited resources, and inadequate infrastructure prevented treatment plants from meeting daily water needs, worsened by institutional and socio-economic factors. Similar challenges were noted in countries like China, Ethiopia, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Brazil, and Libya. To enhance water management efficiency and compliance, the study recommends more training, standardized procedures, proactive maintenance, and stakeholder involvement.

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Customary Land Governance and Conflict Resolution Among the Debne and Weima Afar Clans, Northeast Ethiopia

Debsu

2024

Nomadic Peoples

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This study is based on three months of fieldwork among the Debne and Weima Afar clans in Amibara woreda (district), Afar National Regional State (ANRS), Ethiopia, which was conducted in three rounds in 2016, 2018 and 2022. The purpose of the study is to explore the customary organisational structure and the rules and regulations employed by the local communities in managing natural resources on their rangelands as well as in resolving conflicts. While the clan system provides the basis for the Afar social and political organisation, claims to land are made at subclan and lineage levels. The formal administration largely functions using the clan structure, as it has more legitimacy than the state itself. Given the infrastructural limitations and legitimacy deficits of the government in the region, this paper argues that the clan system continues to play a dominating role when it comes to social organisation, resource management and conflict resolution. This article was published open access under a CC BY-NC 4.0 licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ .

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Adapted institutional analysis and development framework for understanding customary land institutions in sub-Saharan Africa – A case study from Nigeria

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Analysis of Customary Land Conflict Resolution Strategies Based on Customary Law, Cultural Concepts, and Local Wisdom in Indonesia

Analysis of Customary Land Conflict Resolution Strategies Based on Customary Law, Cultural Concepts, and Local Wisdom in Indonesia

Institutional Arrangements and Roles within Water and Wastewater Treatments in the Vhembe District, South Africa

Customary Land Governance and Conflict Resolution Among the Debne and Weima Afar Clans, Northeast Ethiopia

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