Burundi: New Data Story: Challenges of Securing Land Rights in Post-Conflict Burundi

Aug 22, 2024 | Rick de Satgé, Land Portal
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In Burundi, a small landlocked country in Africa's Great Lakes region, land is far more than an economic resource – it is the foundation of history, livelihood, and identity for millions. However, Burundi's turbulent past, marked by cycles of conflict, displacement, and return since the 1970s, has created a complex web of competing land claims that threaten efforts to build lasting peace and stability.