The study is configured to explore how women’s in Amigna and Robe woredas of Arsi zone of Oromia national regional state are using their rights in terms of land use rights in the area.
The Oromia National Regional State Rural Land Administration and Use Proclamation and its implementation procedure are examined from a gender perspective in terms of ensuring rural women’s landholding rights. This study forwards the recommendation to address gender gaps identified to ensure women’s equal access to and control over land in the study area.
The study is organized into four Chapters. The first chapter deals with research methodologies, statement of the problem, objective of the study, significance of the study, Limitation of the study, scope of the study and the literature review. The second chapter discusses the general background information regarding women's land use rights more broadly. The third chapter focuses on the challenges hindering women not to practice their land-use rights properly in both Amigna and the Robe districts of East Arsi zone. Finally, Conclusions, Recommendations, and References were are drwan in a last chapter.
Table of Contents
1.1 BACKGROUND
1.2 LITERATURE REVIEW
1.3 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1.5 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.6 GENERAL OBJECTIVE
1.6.1 Specific objectives
1.7 METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY
1.8 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
1.9 DELIMITATION OF THE STUDY
2.1 GEOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY AREA
2.1.1 Background of the study area
2.2 LAND, PROPERTY, RESOURCES AND LAND RELATED MATTERS
2.2.1 Access to land and other resources:
2.2.2. Control over land and other resources:
2.2.3 Decision-making
2.2.4 Land rights
2.2.5 Land rights registration
2.2.6 Tenure system
3.1 GENDER INEQUALITY
3.2 INADEQUATE HUMAN, TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTS
3.3 WEAK COORDINATION MECHANISMS AT ROBE AND AMIGNA WOREDAS
3.3 LIMITED ATTENTION TO NEGLECTED GROUPS AND ISSUES
3.4 WOMEN’S DEMAND FOR SERVICES IS LOW
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to assess women’s land use rights and the enforcement of relevant laws in the Amigna and Robe districts of the Arsi zone, Oromia region, to identify barriers to equality and propose actionable solutions.
- Legal framework and implementation of land rights for women.
- Socio-cultural and patriarchal challenges hindering women's land access.
- Disparities between legal entitlements and actual control over land.
- Impact of current land administration systems on rural women.
- Strategies for strengthening women's agency and land tenure security.
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1.1 Background
Women in Ethiopia constitute half of the population and the labor required and manages about 35-40 % of the land in Ethiopia. However, women in Ethiopia in general and women in Arsi zone of Oromia national regional state particularly in Robe and Amigna woreda’s are found at a disadvantageous position in many respects. Women are the most marginalized group of society in relation to accessing and controlling rural land in Ethiopia. The main challenge for effective implementation of women’s right to rural land in the country is largely attributable to the negative attitudes and harmful practices that deny a woman’s right to own, administer property and control the rural land. Moreover, women do not have a customary right to inherit land from their family; and the control of the land during marriage falls chiefly under the control of their husbands.
This is also the fact which strengthened its foothold in the two regions of the study area. In Amigna and Robe Woredas and its surrounding areas, that means in many areas of the woreda’s of Arsi zones in particular and in Ethiopia in general, women’s access to land and their rights to use the lands freely is not supported by society at large. But in nowadays it is important to give and support women to equally run any economic benefits the same as men in this civilized world. but is it applicable in our localities especially in terms of women’s land use?
Women’s access to and control over land is very critical as land is a major resource in women’s livelihood. However, women are discriminated against in terms of realizing their rights to land. Over the past three decades, women’s issues and more recently gender issues have gained prominence on the development platform.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: Outlines the research methodology, problem statement, and the socio-economic context regarding women's land rights in Ethiopia.
CHAPTER TWO: GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF ROBE AND AMIGNA WOREDAS: Provides a detailed overview of the study area and defines essential terminology related to land, property, and tenure systems.
CHAPTER THREE CHALLENGES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN THE DISTRICTS: Analyzes the specific political, social, and institutional barriers preventing women from effectively exercising their land use rights.
CHAPTER FOUR:CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Synthesizes the findings and suggests policy-oriented measures to ensure gender equality in land ownership and control.
Keywords
Women's rights, Land use, Oromia region, Arsi zone, Land tenure, Gender inequality, Property ownership, Rural development, Ethiopia, Patriarchal attitudes, Land administration, Legal enforcement, Customary laws, Household decision-making, Socio-economic status.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research paper?
The research focuses on analyzing the land use rights of women in the Amigna and Robe districts of the Arsi zone, specifically examining the gap between constitutional/legal protections and the practical realities of access and control.
What are the central thematic areas covered?
The paper covers the legal framework of Ethiopian land administration, gender dynamics in rural society, the impact of customary laws on property, and the obstacles women face in the land registration process.
What is the primary objective of the study?
The primary objective is to assess how women practice their land use rights and to identify the specific economic, social, and legal challenges that hinder their equal access and control over land.
Which research methodology does the author employ?
The study utilizes both secondary sources, such as books, articles, and legal documents, and primary sources, including fieldwork observation and interviews to gather qualitative insights.
What does the main body of the work address?
The main body examines the geographical background of the study areas, defines core concepts like "land rights" and "tenure systems," and details the specific challenges—such as gender inequality and weak institutional coordination—that impede women.
Which keywords best characterize this research?
Key terms include Women's rights, Land use, Oromia region, Land tenure, Gender inequality, and Rural development.
How do patriarchal attitudes influence the findings?
The study finds that patriarchal norms significantly undermine the effectiveness of national land laws, as traditional customs often favor male inheritance and decision-making authority over the legal rights of women.
Why is the registration of land on a woman's name significant?
Registration provides a formal, legal layer of protection that helps mitigate intra-family conflicts and serves as a tool for financial security, especially in cases of divorce, separation, or the death of a spouse.
- Citar trabajo
- Muhamed Awal Mehadi (Autor), 2016, Women´s Land Usage Rights in Amigna and Robe Woredas of Oromia Region, Ethopia. Challenges and Recommendations, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/507247
