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In Burkina Faso, land remains the main capital asset for the population, due to its strategic nature for the country's socio-economic development. Over the past three decades, land has become a coveted asset, attracting investment and generating economic wealth. This increased interest in land is not without consequences for its management. The country's land governance is superimposed on local land rules, often based on orality. We have moved on from the law that conferred exclusive ownership of land on the State to the extension of ownership to three entities. This latest legislative formula, in force since 2012, is once again being contested by certain citizens and associations, activists in land issues, with ramifications at the level of some political players. The polemic is lively, without however being underpinned by convincing alternative proposals. The problem runs deep and requires vigorous action. That's why we've decided to take a closer look at ""Land grabbing in Burkina Faso: the case of the Kadiogo province"".

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