Issues in the Adoption of Land Administration Domain Model in a Developing Country
1Ekwunife Chidubem Azie, 2Charles Chukwunwike Egolum, 3Fidelis Ifeanyi Emoh
1Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning, Anambra, Nigeria
2,3Department of Estate Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra Nigeria
https://doi.org/10.47191/jefms/v7-i7-03
ABSTRACT:
Land administration systems globally are transitioning to the Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) as a flexible, interoperable framework for standardizing procedures and strengthening land governance. However, developing countries face unique adoption challenges due to institutional deficiencies, outdated land laws, and lack of technical resources. This study empirically diagnoses barriers to LADM implementation in Anambra State, Nigeria through a mixed methods case study approach. A literature review and semi-structured questionnaires with 384 stakeholders were conducted to identify institutional, legal and technical issues. Quantitative data analysis was conducted using Kruskal-Wallis Test. Results indicate major institutional barriers include limited inter-agency coordination, inadequate funding and capacity constraints. Key legal issues are inconsistencies between statutory and customary land rights recognition. Foremost technical challenges are outdated paper records and lack of power and digitized infrastructure. The study offers empirically-grounded recommendations prioritizing legal harmonization, targeted capacity building, infrastructure upgrades and coordinated implementation. Findings advance theoretical understanding of LADM adoption in diverse contexts while informing land policy and targeted reforms. With strategic mitigation of barriers identified, Anambra can optimize capabilities applying flexible, rights-based international standards to strengthen land governance.
KEYWORDS:
Digitization, Institutional challenges, LADM, Land administration system, Land title security, Legal barriers, Technical support
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