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Some Points for the
DEBATE
The land
issue continues to be a significant issue and a challenge to the development
effort of the country. Rural land tenure has important implications not only
for agricultural growth and the rural economy in general but also for
equity, environment and social stability. There has been a growing demand
for reasoned and dispassionate debate on the subject coming from many social
sectors and interest groups, including civil society, the business
community, the media, academia and the donor community. The land issue is a
complex issue and the debate on it so far has not adequately explored the
diverse elements of the subject.
The
existing debate has become bogged down on one element of the subject, namely
private versus public ownership, and left out a wide array of important
issues that have more significance for the development effort. We believe it
is important to move away from a stalemate argument towards a more fruitful
dialogue exploring options for making the tenure regime a force for
development and meaningful change. On the other hand, the government is
preparing a number of measures to address the challenges that have emerged
with respect to tenure security, the land market, land use, and
environmental protection.
There
are many issues under the broad theme of Land and the Challenge of
Development that need to be widely debated. Some of these include: Land
and Environmental Change; Population Issues; the Land Market; Land and
Technological Improvements; Rural-Urban Linkages; Gender Issues; Land and
Poverty; and Land and Rural Differentiation. In addition, the new policy
initiatives of the government, particularly the distribution of land user
certificates, and land use and land administration legislations are worthy
of close scrutiny.
If you wish to participate,
you may send your views on the subject directly to:
debate@fssethiopia.org.et
The first debate, on the subject of
Resettlement, attracted considerable interest and participation. We hope the
new debate on the land issue will invite more participants.
CODE
OF CONDUCT FOR ONLINE DEBATE
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We expect this online
debate to be conducted maturely, and in a democratic and constructive
manner.
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No polemics or
personal attacks will be tolerated, but constructive criticism is
welcome
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Those who wish to
participate in the debate by offering views, comments, and criticisms
must include their name and, where applicable, institutional
affiliation. This is to ensure the debate will be conducted in a
responsible and transparent manner.
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