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What are the most common land administration systems in sub-Saharan Africa?

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African Union Land Governance Strategy

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What are the most common land administration systems in sub-Saharan Africa?

According to the African Union’s Land Governance Strategy, the standard land tenure systems in Africa include customary (traditional), religious and statutory (leasehold or freehold). ...

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How much of Africa’s land could be considered arable land?

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FAO Africa’s Arable Land 2020

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How much of Africa’s land could be considered arable land?

Data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations shows that Africa's total arable land amounts to just over 2.38 billion (238469,4408) hectares. ...

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