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Land Administration Supporting Vision

Programmes in Swaziland

Presented by:

Albert B. N. Mhlanga at the

Africa Geospatial Forum 2013


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Introduction

Land Administration still remains a big

challenge for developing countries.

Economic development is underpinned by

proper land administration.

Developments in technology have

provided dependable alternatives to an

otherwise complex challenge.


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Introduction

The kingdom of Swaziland is experiencing

the same challenges and as a result, it has

resorted to facing these challenges head-

on.


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Land Tenure in Swaziland

Free-hold Tenure

Lease-hold Tenure

Concession Land Swazi Nation Land

Crown Land


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Free-hold

This is land that is fully owned by individuals

or companies

Its extent or boundaries are fully defined

A Title exists detailing the ownership of the

property

It can exchange ownership


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Lease-hold

This is land that is leased for a period of time

usually 99 years by individuals or companies.

On expiry of the lease period the land reverts

back to the owner

Its extent or boundaries are fully defined

A Title exists detailing the ownership of theproperty

It can exchange ownership


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Concession Land

This is land that was given to foreigners to

use for a special purpose.

The nature of the agreement was a lease for

mining or grazing.

On expiry of the lease the land was reverted

back to the Swazi Nation.


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Swazi Nation Land

This is communal that runs from generation to

generation

It is administered by Chiefs

It can be allocated to somebody else should

the current owners decide to leave.


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Crown Land

This is government land that vests in the king

Government has delegated powers to control,

develop and dispose of this land

Generally takes the form of Free-hold


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Challenges of SNL

Informal Settlements - Peri-urban areas

Lack of Collateral Security of Tenure

Uncontrolled Developments

Lack ofPhysical Planning

Lack of enforced Standards Sub-

standard buildings


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Challenges of Concession Land

Constitution Expiry of Lease

Illegal selling Hot Potato

Land Redistribution

TraditionalAuthorities


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The Cadastre

Based on the South African Fixed-

boundary System.

Lo31 Coordinate System

Transverse Mercator Projection

Fully established Trigonometric Network


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Land Administration

Why Land Administration?

DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

BUILDING ECONOMIES, NOT JUST LAND MARKETS

ACHIEVING SOCIAL GOALS

MANAGING CRISES

PROVIDING A FRAMEWORK FOR DELIVERY OF BASIC SERVICES


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Land Administration

Why Land Administration?DELIVERING LAND INFORMATION FOR GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

ENCOURAGING THE USE OF NEW TECHNOLOGY

REDUCING THE DIVIDE BETWEEN RICH AND POOR NATIONSDELIVERING THE MILLENNIUM DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Williamson et al ESRI Press Academic


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Vision Programmes

Land Policy

Review of Land Related Laws

Establishment of NDDC Establishment of National GIS Forum


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Challenges

Land Policy

All land vested on Monarchy Except Free-

hold/Title Deed Land

Traditional Structures Chiefs in charge

Political Will to change from current system

Creating awareness - advantages of proper

Land Administration


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Challenges

Review of Land Related Legislation

Consultancy expenses need for funding

Re-alligning all relevant legislation with

Constitution

Creating a platform for a possible buy-in by

stakeholders

Developing a pilot case study to demonstratethe advantages of proper land administration


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Challenges

Establishment of NDDC

Information/Data Silos duplication of efforts

Updating of the Information custodians of

information to update it.

Provision of training and exposure to the

various software for handling geo-information


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Challenges

Establishment of National GIS Forum

Establishments of Geospatial Information

Standards data sharing

Voluntary Activities members come from

various organisations and contribute on a

voluntary basis.

Contribution towards development of Geo-information standards


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Conclusion

There is a need to formulate and enact a Swazi

Land Administration Act to clarify the mandate of

Chiefs and empower them as important players

in land administration There is a need to establish a single ministry

responsible for all land related matters

There should be timely control of Peri-urban

areas in consultation with appropriate

stakeholders


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Thank you for your attention.

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