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Abstract
The ownership and utilisation of communal property are very much tied to the modern land tenure systems of most sub-Saharan African countries, which nevertheless still rely on the customary land tenure system to operate. But how exactly do the customary land tenure systems which remain operational in many parts of Africa fit into contemporary land ownership and use structures? Drawing on a broad interpretation of (African) customary land tenure, and its elements, including its communal interest element, this chapter assesses the extent to which law and practice in Cameroon is developing and protecting communal property. Using developments in the protection of collective forest rights as an example, it demonstrates the continuous difficulty in reconciling western land law principles on the ownership and use of communal property with customary land tenure systems in post-colonial sub-Saharan African societies, and the implications this may have on the wider rule of law in contemporary sub-Saharan Africa.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Unpublished - 24 May 2016 |
Event | Legal Strategies for the Development and Protection of Communal Property - Leopold Hotel Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom Duration: 23 May 2016 → 24 May 2016 |
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Workshop | Legal Strategies for the Development and Protection of Communal Property |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Sheffield |
Period | 23/05/16 → 24/05/16 |
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Legal Strategies for the Development and Protection of Communal Property
Walters Nsoh (Invited speaker)
23 May 2016 → 24 May 2016Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Industry event