LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK PLAN
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Table of Contents
List of Acronyms
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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FRAMEWORK PLAN FOR LAND RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT
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I. SECTOR REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
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A. Scope and Coverage
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1. Concept of Land
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2. Demand for Land
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3. Perspective and Mandate
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4. Status of Land Resources
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Land Classification
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Land Titling
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CARP Scope and Accomplishments
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B. Significance of Land Sector
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1. Contribution to Economy
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2. Contribution in Poverty Alleviation
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3. Contribution to Natural Resources Management
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C. Land Resources Governance
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1. Organization and Management
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Agencies Involved and Responsibilities
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Policy/ Legal Framework
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Manpower and Budgetary Resources
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2. Major Programs, Projects and Activities
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Regular Activities
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Land Disposition and Management
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Land Records Management
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Special Programs and Projects
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D. Major Gaps or Issues
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1. Policy and Institutional
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Multiple Agencies Involved in Land Administration
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Outdated and Inconsistent Laws
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Dual Process for Land Titling
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Multiple Forms of Land Ownership
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Multiple Property Taxes and Tax Disincentives
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Multiple Land Valuation Methods
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2. Operational/ Management
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Incomplete Cadastral Survey
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Need to Accelerate, and Promote Gender Equality in, Land Distribution
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Inefficient Land Records Management
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Proliferation of Fake/ Spurious Titles
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3. Cross- Sectoral
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Incomplete Land Classification
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Improper or Unauthorized Developments Along Foreshore Areas
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