Land Expropriation

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Description

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Background

Land expropriation, also referred to as compulsory land acquisition, is a process whereby the government or authorized entities acquire private land for public use, with compensation to the affected parties. While it is a critical tool for national development—supporting infrastructure, energy, and urban expansion—it remains one of the most complex and controversial aspects of land governance.

Challenges often arise due to inadequate legal frameworks, lack of transparent procedures, insufficient compensation, and failure to engage affected communities. Poorly managed expropriation processes can result in long-term social grievances, legal battles, and delays in project implementation. Thus, striking a balance between development needs and the rights of landowners and occupants is crucial.

This training offers a multidisciplinary approach to land expropriation, integrating legal, technical, social, and institutional perspectives. It equips participants with the tools and strategies needed to design and implement fair, lawful, and socially responsive land acquisition processes, aligned with both national regulations and international standards.

 

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Government officials in land and resource management
  • Geologists and environmental scientists
  • Urban and regional planners
  • Mining and oil exploration professionals
  • Infrastructure and development project managers
  • Environmental impact assessment specialists
  • Researchers and policymakers in land governance

 

Benefits

  • Gain an understanding of land exploration techniques and methodologies.
  • Learn how to assess land potential for resource development and conservation.
  • Explore modern technologies like GIS and remote sensing in land analysis.
  • Understand legal and regulatory considerations in land exploration.
  • Develop skills to conduct environmental and social impact assessments.
  • Network with industry experts and policymakers in land and resource management.

 

Agenda

Day 1: Foundations and Legal Frameworks

  • Introduction to land expropriation: concepts and global trends

  • Legal justifications for compulsory land acquisition

  • Comparative overview of national laws and international best practices

  • The concept of public purpose and its interpretation

  • Ethical considerations and human rights implications

 

Day 2: Institutional Roles and Procedural Steps

  • Key actors in the land acquisition process and their responsibilities

  • Step-by-step administrative procedures for land expropriation

  • Transparency and good governance in land-related decisions

  • Coordination among government, developers, and civil society

  • Monitoring, evaluation, and compliance mechanisms

 

Day 3: Valuation Methods and Compensation Principles

  • Market-based valuation techniques for land and assets

  • Approaches to valuing crops, buildings, and other improvements

  • Compensation eligibility: legal owners, tenants, and informal users

  • Compensation delivery: financial, in-kind, or hybrid models

  • Addressing disputes and undervaluation complaints

 

Day 4: Social Safeguards and Resettlement Planning

  • Identifying and mitigating social and cultural risks

  • Preparing effective Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs)

  • Livelihood restoration and long-term social support

  • Stakeholder engagement and public consultation strategies

  • Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRMs) and community feedback loops

 

Day 5: Case Studies, Tools, and Practical Application

  • Global case studies: successful and failed expropriation efforts

  • Interactive group work: designing a land acquisition strategy

  • Tools and templates for land records, valuations, and RAPs

  • Simulation of stakeholder negotiation and conflict resolution

  • Course evaluation, individual action planning, and certification

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