Lands Minister Hamat NK Bah says proper land papers help the country grow stronger. He spoke Tuesday at Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara Conference Center about the first National Land Policy. World Bank money supports the workshop through the West Africa coast project. Bah wants courts and government to stop people from stealing land illegally. Legal land titles help farmers and businesses borrow money for expansion.
Most court cases deal with land fights between different people. Bah says 70 to 80 percent of all court problems involve land disputes. Rich people often fence off land without permission from authorities. The new policy creates heavy taxes to stop this bad behavior. Poor land use hurts peace and stops development across the nation.
World Bank expert Camille Bourguignon Roger praises the government land reform efforts. The bank gives 10 million dollars to help develop and start the policy. Roger says good land management helps economic growth and social stability. The bank has helped Gambia with land issues for over 70 years. Dr. Muhammed Sanyang wants everyone to work together on implementing the new rules.
Most court cases deal with land fights between different people. Bah says 70 to 80 percent of all court problems involve land disputes. Rich people often fence off land without permission from authorities. The new policy creates heavy taxes to stop this bad behavior. Poor land use hurts peace and stops development across the nation.
World Bank expert Camille Bourguignon Roger praises the government land reform efforts. The bank gives 10 million dollars to help develop and start the policy. Roger says good land management helps economic growth and social stability. The bank has helped Gambia with land issues for over 70 years. Dr. Muhammed Sanyang wants everyone to work together on implementing the new rules.
