Abstract:
The significance of land for building is undisputable. The concept of property right and
the nature of rights prevailing on a particular piece of land and land development issues
are the core of the study. The purpose of study is to investigate the challenges associated
with land tenure and development issues in Ghana. Using a survey and case study
research design, simple random sampling, questionnaires, semi-structured interviews,
focus group discussion and observation as the field instrument, the dynamics of land
tenure and development issues in the Nkawkaw area were studied. The results of the
study has revealed that the activities of unqualified land surveyors and non-availability
of planning scheme in the area have resulted in cases of multiple sales of land,
encroachment and disputes. Land registration and the acquisition of permit before
building was not their priority. Among the findings of the study is that some client out of
ignorance acquired land from unauthorised source. It also showed that most of the time
these clients manage to execute project either with or without approval. The study
recommended that pragmatic measure must be put in place to resolve the challenges
facing land tenure and development in the area. The allocation of land must be
streamlined. The customary land rights in the area must be codified and Town and
Country Planning Department must be empowered to enforce planning decisions. The
land registration regime currently operational must be decentralized to ensure timely
service delivery and cost reduction. Above all there should be more educational
campaigns to inform the people on new development in the area.
Description:
A Dissertation in the Department of CONSTRUCTION AND WOOD
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION, Faculty of TECHNICAL EDUCATION, submitted
to the School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba, in partial
fulfilment of the requirements for award of the Master of Technology (Construction
Technology) degree
