Land tenure systems of former French Africa

Schaffner, R.

Land tenure systems of former French Africa - 1994 - Surveying World 2(5) July 1994, 17-21(3) .

Explains the colonial land tenure administration of former French Africa looking at historical aspects and the role of France as a colonial power. Discusses how the indigenous culture has influenced the land system and issues such as native customary right, general principles of accession and the regime of registration.


FRENCH AFRICA
HISTORY
LAND TENURE