Assessing Land Administration Practices And Challenges Of Burayu Town Administration.

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 Secondary data involved reviewing relevant published and unpublished reports, operation manuals and other relevant documents.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.