Experience on parcel identification system for rural land administration : the case of Amhara
Hailu, Zerfu
First of all, before going into the discussion of the experiences gained through the regional land administration system development and establishment, conducted in the last three years, I would like to refer to the different perspectives discussed by UN relating to the precious resource land. According the description (UNECE 2004), land can be viewed from a variety of perspectives, depending on the context within which it is being discussed. It says that land is a physical reality, land is of economic value, land is a legal entity and land is a cultural entity. Land provides the physical space in which we all live, work and play, and from which we obtain our material needs. If it is taken to include areas that are covered by water, then all living creatures are dependent on the land for food, shelter and social interaction. Land is the foundation of all human activity and its proper management is a key to the creation and sustenance of civilized society (Dale and McLaughlin 1999, in UNECE 2004). Land may also be viewed from an economic perspective. It is the basis for economic production and development and the creation of wealth. From it we obtain food and water, precious minerals, materials to build our homes, our shops and factories, and products such as oil, coal and gas that supply us with energy. It is a commodity to which a value can be assigned and which can be traded through land markets. It is also a commodity that can be taxed to produce revenues that support good governance (Opcit).
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