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Author De Villiers, B. (Bertus)

Title Land reform : issues and challenges : a comparative overview of experiences in Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa and Australia / Bertus De Villiers
Published Johannesburg : Konrad Adenauer Foundation, 2003

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Description iv, 172 pages ; 21 cm
Series Konrad Adenauer Foundation. Occasional papers
Occasional papers (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Contents Introduction -- Ch. 1. Zimbabwe: from land reform to land occupation -- Ch. 2. Namibia: slow but enough? -- Ch. 3. South Africa: the challenge for 'real' transformation -- Ch. 4. Managing land claims in South Africa: improving the process -- Ch. 5. Australia: native title - a quiver of disappointments -- Ch. 6. South African-Australian comparison -- Ch. 7. Final comments and observations -- Annexure I. Examples of major land reform grants and programmes in South Africa -- Annexure II. Summary of the main outcomes of restitution claims settled up to 31 Decemeber 2002
Summary 'Land reform' has in recent years become a test case for democratic reforms and the pursuit of social justice in countries such as South Africa, Australia, Namibia and Zimbabwe. This publication aims to enrich the discussion on a highly disputed topic by providing the facts as well as a thorough analysis of the main processes of, and institutions responsible for, land reform and land claims in Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa and Australia. This Occasional Paper analyses the policies pursued by the respective countries and comments on the outcomes achieved. In addition, comparisons are drawn between the respective experiences, and possible lessons and pitfalls are identified
Analysis Australian
Notes "Occasional papers Johannesburg RSA April 2003" -- Cover
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Subject Land tenure -- Law and legislation.
Native title (Australia)
Land reform.
Land reform -- Zimbabwe.
Land reform -- Namibia.
Land reform -- South Africa.
Land reform -- Australia.
Land tenure.
Author Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (Johannesburg, South Africa)
LC no. 2004448186
ISBN 0620303697
Other Titles Comparative overview of experiences in Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa and Australia