Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Land Tenure Systems and Agricultural Investment Dynamics in Mozambique: A Socio-economic Analysis

Matondo Chikova, Department of Agricultural Economics, Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária (INIA) Issa Muvila, Department of Animal Science, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Maputo Ndiweni Falete, Department of Crop Sciences, Lúrio University Simogo Simonga, Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM), Maputo
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18953752
Published: January 19, 2012

Abstract

Land tenure systems in Mozambique are characterized by a mix of customary and formal land rights, influencing agricultural investment dynamics. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative case studies with quantitative data analysis using regression models. Customary land holders exhibit a higher proportion (35%) of agricultural investments compared to formal land owners (20%), indicating significant disparities in investment opportunities based on tenure type. The study highlights the importance of understanding both formal and customary land rights for effective agricultural policy development in Mozambique. Policy makers should consider implementing incentives for customary land holders to increase their participation in modern agricultural practices. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Matondo Chikova, Issa Muvila, Ndiweni Falete, Simogo Simonga (2012). Land Tenure Systems and Agricultural Investment Dynamics in Mozambique: A Socio-economic Analysis. African Food Chemistry (Food Science), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18953752

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Geographic Terms: African Methodological Terms: Qualitative Theoretical Concepts: Landscapes Institutional Factors: Tenure Socioeconomic Indicators: Investment Development Dynamics: Constraints

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