Variation in compensation for compulsory property acquisition: Ondo State, Nigeria experience

Ige, Victor Olutope; Oladapo, Rasidat Adejoke

doi:10.1080/14445921.2018.1461768

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“…Some losses have been ignored, particularly the intangible ones, and the valuation methodology has been questioned (African Development Bank, 2003;Asian Development Bank, 2007, 2014Holtslag-Broekhof et al, 2018;Munubi, 2016;Omar and Ismail, 2009;Rao et al, 2017;World Bank, 2016). Similarly, Egbenta and Udoudoh (2018), Bello and Olanrele (2016) and Ige and Oladapo (2018) noted that most project affected persons were dissatisfied with the compensation amounts in Nigeria while lack of standardized valuation methods and procedures in Ethiopia have been found to contribute to unfair valuations and compensations (Alemu, 2013). Other existing studies have also shown that adopting statutory rather than market basis of valuation in land acquisition projects results to unfair compensations (Akujuru and Ruddock, 2015;Omar and Ismail, 2009).…”

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Valuation for compensation practices in Kenya: an evaluation

Museleku¹

2021

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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate the practices for valuation for compensation purposes in Kenya.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative survey design was used to sample the registered valuers using questionnaire/telephone interviews, in addition to review of some policy and legal documents. Content analysis and descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data.FindingsThe study revealed that the most ignored asset losses in valuation for compensation purposes in Kenya are assets of persons without legally recognizable rights, common property resources and social capital, among others, due to the existing legal provisions. Additionally, valuers often fail to apply the appropriate valuation concepts and methods.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings of the study are specific to Kenya since valuations for compensation purposes are statutory in nature and hence the applicable legal frameworks are unique to a specific country, although professionalism issues cut across.Practical implicationsThe study may help professional valuers to update their knowledge and apply the right valuation concepts and methods, and also help policymakers to review their policies appropriately to match the best practices.Social implicationsThe findings of the study, if implemented, are likely to enhance acceptability of compensation amounts hence improving the working relationships between the public project implementers and the project affected persons, to the benefit of the both parties.Originality/valueThe study is of value to professional valuers, policymakers and land acquiring agencies to be more vigilant and professional in the process of acquiring interests in land.

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