Ground Truth in Building Human Security
Publisher: U.S. Army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute
Author(s): Douglas Batson
Date: 2012
Topics: Economic Recovery, Governance, Land, Monitoring and Evaluation, Peace and Security Operations
Countries: Afghanistan, Iraq
This paper describes a world in which indigenous peoples are vulnerable to exploitation and forced eviction when land disputes occur. It shows us the role of land disputes, in places like Afghanistan, in which spoilers and insurgents have stepped in to exploit such situations. It reminds us that land administration underpins development and supports social justice, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. In short, itdraws a fundamental linkage between proper land administration and human security. This monograph illuminates the essential role that good land governance plays in conflict prevention, conflict mitigation, and peace-building.