Top policy lessons in women鈥檚 property rights

A brief synthesises of evidence from impact evaluations.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
1 July 2024
Country:
Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Economic Growth and Social Change
Authors:
Africa Gender Innovation Lab (GIL)

Abstract

Land is the major source of income for most African households, particularly those engaged in agriculture. In the region, property rights over land are largely governed by informal customary systems. These systems, while deeply rooted in tradition, may not always provide sufficient security of tenure and are often influenced by patriarchal norms that disadvantage women. This brief synthesises evidence from impact evaluations conducted by the Africa Gender Innovation Lab (GIL) in Benin, C么te d鈥橧voire, Ghana, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Uganda. It offers insights on:

  • strategies to enhance women鈥檚 property rights over land

  • the effects of these strengthened rights

This output is part of the Africa Gender Innovation Lab (GIL) programme.

Citation

Gender Innovation Lab (GIL). 鈥楾op policy lessons in women鈥檚 property rights鈥� World Bank Group, Washington, D.C. 2024

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