The projects seeks to develop a standadised central and secure repository of all land information collating the scattered information into one database that is accessible across the country.

Objectives:

1. To develop a methodology and plan for the national land audit in Zimbabwe, through updating of the land categories and allocation databases.
2. To update land categories and allocation databases;
3. To develop a consensus based land audit methodology in line with the National Land Audit Framework.

Key activities:
1. Create and update land allocation database;
2. Update farm registers;
3. Undertake stakeholders consultations on methodology and strategy for land audit to meet the National Land Audit Framework.

Intended Outputs:
1. Updated land categories database;
2. Methodology for land audit  developed;
3. An appreciation of best practices in: land administration, land tenure, and compensation methods.

Thematic Area: Poverty Reduction; Environment and Energy

Project Period: 1 June 2010 -  extended to 31 March 2012

Programme Officer: Ambrose Made

Project Location

National coverage, throughout Zimbabwe

Partners: Ministry of Lands and Rural Resettlement

Implementation Modality: National Implementation (NIM)

Major Sources of Funds: European Union

Project Status

Ongoing

Total Budget: US$ 892 738

Delivery: US$ 721 022 as at 31 December 2011

Interim results:

1. User needs for land categories document specifying gaps in human, financial and technological resources;

2. Systems specification for the Land Information Management System (LIMS) have been finalised and being applied.

3. 50% of farm registers collated and entered into the land allocation database;

4. Over 210 Ministry officials capacitated in development of geo-based land information database.

5. Study tour to Brazil undertaken and Ministry reviewing Land Survey Act to incorporate new technologies: GPS for cadastre surveys; Ministry of Lands working with other ministries on supporting new farmers based on the Brazilian model.

6. Ministry ICT has been upgraded to apply new technologies especially GIS.  

Project Documents
 Land Audit Project Document (1.91 MB)