Gabon: 6,587 New Land Cession Decisions Transmitted for Title Issuance. Libreville, Gabon — The Gabonese Ministry of Housing, Habitat, Urbanism, and Cadastre has officially forwarded 6,587 new decisions of land cession to the Land Conservation department, a pivotal step in the issuance of land titles. This action, part of the broader land regularization initiative, aims to address property security concerns and stimulate economic growth.
The decisions, which include 3,587 acts from the National Urbanism Agency and the topographic and cadastre work, signify the government’s commitment to advancing land tenure reforms.
The program has seen the creation of an additional 3,000 acts, with 2,500 of these benefiting Gabonese families settled within the Société Nationale Immobilière’s land.
As of the latest report, a total of 11,811 dossiers have been processed, with 5,000 more dossiers currently being finalized and awaiting transmission to the Land Conservation department. This progress is part of a larger operation to regularize land titles across the nation, including the Grand Libreville area.
The government’s initiative is in line with President Ali Bongo Ondimba’s vision for comprehensive land reform, which seeks to ensure that property rights are secured for citizens and to foster economic development. Historically, the lack of formal land titles has posed significant challenges for Gabonese citizens, making them vulnerable to eviction and hindering access to credit.
The new program includes streamlined procedures and reduced costs, aiming to democratize access to land ownership. For example, the Régularisation foncière de masse (RFM) program offers titles at a cost of 600,000 francs CFA for plots up to 2,000 square meters, a measure intended to broaden land ownership opportunities. While the ambitious goal of issuing 50,000 land titles by the end of 2026 requires a substantial acceleration of the process, the government has engaged with stakeholders to ensure the initiative’s success.
The collaboration between the Ministry of Housing, the Société Nationale Immobilière, and other institutions has been instrumental in streamlining the process.
The land regularization drive is expected to have a wider impact, potentially enhancing agricultural productivity and urban development. This initiative marks a significant stride for Gabon in its pursuit of addressing one of its most pressing social and economic challenges.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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