Abstract:
This study assessed the land management practices and challenges in Burayu Town
Administration using Six kebeles. The study design was descriptive case study. Data was
collected from primary and secondary sources. Primary data was obtained through questionnaire
from 130 selected respondents using simple random sampling technique, and through key
informant interviews. The key informants were selected using non-probability purposive
sampling technique. Secondary data involved reviewing relevant published and unpublished
reports, operation manuals and other relevant documents. Data collected through survey
questionnaire was entered in to SPSS for statistical analysis, and data collected through
interviews were analyzed using narrative description method. This study found that the existing
land management institutions in Burayu Town are characterized by a lack of adequate capacity
and unstable organizational structure. It also identified several challenges including, among
others, lack of complete inventory of land, changing nature of the Kebeles characterized by new
expansion/development sites, poor coordination among stakeholders, lack of staff integrity,
unstable land use plan. The study recommends improving capacity of the land management
institutions; and clearly defining role, mandate, and coordination of offices involved in the land
management process. Encouraging participation of residents and other stakeholders on the
decision making process of the municipality during master plan. The municipality must give due
attention about Brokers whom being called as “Dhimma raawwachiftu” which were big
problem of residents‟ trust on the service provisions. Rewarding good performing employees
and taking corrective measures against those who utilize their official positions for their own
personal gains.
