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Identifying barriers to GIS-based land management in Guatemala

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The development of a cadastral system for the Republic of Guatemala was one of the priorities of the 1997 Peace Accord which ended 30 years of civil war. In response to uncertainty about land ownership and land titles, the development of a national cadastre, the equitable distribution of land, and transparent records of land tenancy are viewed as key to maintaining peace in Guatemala. This article addresses the most significant barriers to developing a National Land Information System to support cadastral reform. Interviews with government agencies indicate that, although technical improvements can be readily implemented, social problems and governance factors seriously hinder the completion of the cadastral process. These findings are discussed in the light of international aid and development policy.

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  • Christopher A. Badurek, 2009. "Identifying barriers to GIS-based land management in Guatemala," Development in Practice, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(2), pages 248-258, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:cdipxx:v:19:y:2009:i:2:p:248-258
    DOI: 10.1080/09614520802689543
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