Coffi Fiacre Fortuné Nouwadjro unlocks the land transition in Benin with a thesis on land access

Coffi Fiacre Fortuné Nouwadjro, from the University of Southern Brittany, demonstrated a 20% increase in land transactions in Benin between 2015 and 2020, while revealing that 80% of rural households in Bonou face difficulties accessing land. This research, supported by the GEOARCHI laboratory, sheds light on the issues of current land governance.

Coffi Fiacre Fortuné Nouwadjro's thesis addresses the crucial issue of land access in Benin, particularly in the municipalities of Porto-Novo, Avrankou, and Bonou. It highlights the tensions between traditional and modern land dynamics, exacerbated by globalization, and underscores the economic, social, and cultural implications of this land transition.

The analysis reveals a 20% growth in land transactions between 2015 and 2020, but also emphasizes that 80% of rural households in Bonou face obstacles to accessing land. These results highlight a paradox between the rise in transactions and the persistent difficulties faced by local populations.

The findings of this research suggest recommendations for improving land governance in Benin. It is imperative to develop land management solutions tailored to local realities, while taking into account the structures inherited from colonization that no longer meet the contemporary needs of communities.

« « My study shows that despite a 20% increase in land transactions, 80% of rural households in Bonou continue to face difficulties accessing land. » - Coffi Fiacre Fortuné Nouwadjro »

« « The analysis of land transition in Benin by Coffi Fiacre Fortuné Nouwadjro offers crucial insights for policymakers looking to improve land access and governance. » - Lektaris team »