Land & Climate Change

The Consolidated Final Report by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Liberia offers an in-depth analysis of the root causes of Liberia's conflicts from 1822 to 2003. This report sheds light on the historical precursors to the Liberian conflict, the development of socio-political inequalities, and the influence of these factors on the country's history of violence.

"So Who Owns the Forest: An Investigation into Forest Ownership and Customary Land Rights in Liberia" is a comprehensive study by Liz Alden Wily, a land tenure specialist with over 30 years of experience in agrarian states. This study, conducted under the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) and FERN, delves into the complex issue of forest ownership and land rights in Liberia.

The Legal Information Institute provides a comprehensive catalogue of Supreme Court rulings. This resource is particularly valuable for those interested in land governance and land tenure security, as it includes numerous legal precedents and interpretations that have shaped these fields.

The document titled "Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative Reports" provides multi-year data on revenues as reported by both the government and various companies. This information is crucial in understanding the economic dynamics of land governance, particularly in the extractive industries sector.

The document titled "LEITI 12th Report Consolidated Data Sheet" is a user-friendly spreadsheet that was submitted to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) for the years 2018-19. This resource provides valuable data related to land governance, specifically in the context of extractive industries, and contributes to the broader discourse on secure land tenure and fair land rights.

The Criminal Land Conveyance Act is a piece of legislation designed to regulate and control land transactions. This law plays a crucial role in land governance, ensuring that all land transfers are conducted legally and transparently, thereby promoting secure land tenure and fair land rights.

The document titled "Guideline for Valuation and Payment of Real Property Taxes" provides comprehensive guidelines on the self-assessment of property values for taxation purposes. This resource is particularly relevant to land governance as it aids property owners in understanding their tax obligations, thereby promoting transparency and fairness in the land tenure system.