Land registration is fighting exploitation in Mozambique

Mozambique is helping communities register their land rights to prevent them from being exploited by developers. The communities are also helped to negotiate with developers and potential investors about how their land is used. Teams of experts set up resource management committees in rural communities, comprised of local villagers. These work in conjunction with outside experts to define the borders of their community's land, apply for government certificates, and agree on partnerships with business for its use. The program has helped 10% of Mozambique’s rural population register their land.