Land tenure in Asia and the Pacific

Challenges, Opportunities and Way Forward

This publication provides an overview of the findings of a review of land tenure security in Asia and the Pacific region in collaboration with key partners. It highlights the major land challenges, barriers and opportunities as the basis for future decisions about partnerships and engagement in the land sector at sub-regional and country level. The findings are based on an extensive literature review, interviews, a questionnaire, validation at several multi-stakeholder meetings and peer review. It is aimed at a general audience involved in policy and decision-making in the land sector, as well as the broader development sector.

Author: David Mitchell

Co-authors: Danilo Antonio, Teo CheeHai, Lowie Rosales-Kawasaki, Donovan Storey

Coordinators: Paula Pennanen, Lowie Rosales-Kawasaki, Mariko Sato

Sponsors: The Netherlands Government, Norwegian Government and Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency