Assessment of Challenges and Practices of Urban Land Management In Addis Ababa: The Case of Akaki Kality Sub-City
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2024-06-01
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Addis Ababa University
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Urbanization drives modernization and economic development, necessitating effective urban land management to ensure sustainable growth. However, rapid urban expansion and population increases, combined with economic activity, place significant pressure on urban areas. Therefore, this study was undertaken to understand the challenges and practices of urban land management: the case of Akaki Kality, Sub-City Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The objectives were to assess current practices and service delivery, identify challenges, evaluate the effectiveness of policies, and recommend improvements. Data collection involved primary and secondary sources, including questionnaires, interviews, field surveys, and reviews of documents and spatial data. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS V.24 and qualitative data with narrative and thematic methods. Findings revealed significant challenges in service delivery, with 55.5% of participants noting the need for improvement. While 86.1% agreed that computerization could address Land Administration System issues, this has not been implemented. Lengthy LAS procedures were a concern for 80.6% of respondents, and 72.2% expressed dissatisfaction with the current manual-based LAS. Transparency and security of the LAS were doubted by a substantial portion of participants (38.9% disagreed, 30.6% strongly disagreed). The study highlighted
key challenges: inefficient service delivery, lack of trust in record-keeping, and transparency and security concerns. The survey showed 63.8% dissatisfaction with land-related information organization and accessibility, impacting decision-making and service delivery. Institutional performance (72.2%) and accessibility (61%) were also criticized. In sum, the study identified poor service delivery, accessibility issues, revenue collection problems, illegal activities, and underutilized land assignificant issues in urban land administration. The implication is that the responsible institution must prioritize improving service delivery,enhancing transparency and accessibility of standards, strengthening revenue collection mechanisms, and addressing inefficiencies in land use and management. Addressing these short comings is crucial for improving the efficiency, equity, and sustainability of the urban land administration system.
Key Words: Urban Land, Urban Land Management, Urban Land Administration System.