Synthesis document

Synthesis document Part 2 A review of the development context, key findings from the evidence-gathering process, and an assessment of the international experience of the provision of settlement and implementation support 5 Key findings from the international experience 5.7 Key settlement support strategies and institutional arrangements

The principles and policies underpinning land reform in different countries have led to the adoption of various types of post-settlement strategies and institutional arrangements, which can be broadly categorised as follows: decentralisation; centralisation and a high level of State involvement; variations of private sector involvement and partnership arrangements; non-interventionist or no apparent strategy; and land occupations. These strategies or their variants are usually accompanied by particular institutional arrangements, which can involve: a separate institution or unit that addresses all aspects of settlement support; the administration and support provided by local government structures; and arrangements whereby settlement support is integrated into the range of general support systems available to all rural landowners.