Abstract
Existing knowledge reveals that land as a resource is not currently managed efficiently and effectively in most countries of the world. One of the factors considered important in understanding the inefficiencies and ineffectiveness is the level of integration between agencies. The objective of this paper is to determine the level of this inefficiency in order to improve our understanding of the inter-relationship between agencies that perform land administration functions. The research methods include a synthesis of past studies and the use of case study approach. It uses as context, Lagos, in Nigeria. This approach involves a mixed method: interviews and online survey. The results revealed limited integration of processes and collaboration of agencies in the management of land for housing production. We conclude that policies are not sufficiently informed by data and there is a noticeable disconnection between agencies, and formulated policies.
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Action or activities of agencies shared with inherent intention to benefit others. It involves no formal rules, minimal resources, independent power, and not too clear goals.
It involves harmonious combination or interaction of functions or processes between two or more organisations. It involves few rules, limited resources, some interdependency and clear agency goals.
This is the willingness of two or more organisations to, constructively, explore (synergy) differences in their functions and processes and search for strategies to achieve better outcomes beyond their own limited vision of what is possible.
Challenges associated with internet access, speed and connectivity could potentially be responsible for the incomplete responses.
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The author would like to acknowledge the initial supports provided by University of Lagos and those of the Australian Research Council through a linkage project (Project ID: LP-099057) on National Infrastructure for Managing Land Information (NIMLI) with the collaboration of the industry partners: Land Victoria, Land and Property Management Authority, New South Wales, Landgate-Western Australia and PSMA. Also acknowledged are the constructive comments from members of Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructure and Land Administration (CSDILA). However, the views presented are those of the authors and not of the project partners.
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Agunbiade, M.E., Rajabifard, A. & Bennett, R. What scope for integrating land management policies, land administration processes and data infrastructures for housing production in Nigeria?. J Hous and the Built Environ 31, 51–68 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10901-015-9443-8
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