An analysis of the effectiveness of existing land reform policy in uplifting the socio-economic standards of the war veterans of the liberation of Namibia

This study evaluated the effectiveness of existing land reform policy in uplifting the socio-economic standards of the war veterans of the liberation struggle of Namibia. The researcher used quantitative research methodology through questionnaires to gather information on the benefits that have accrued from the land reform policy and the extent to which the policy has been implemented. After analysing the data collected, the researcher found that the current land policy has not been as effective as expected, and concluded that there is a need to review the existing policy after widely consulting war veterans to assess their needs, and involving veterans’ representatives to participate in decisions that affect them. The research also concluded that many veterans have not accessed information on the land reform policy, partly due to lack of communication, lack of education to comprehend the policy, and advanced age. The study therefore recommends that the land reform policy be reviewed to address issues that directly affect and relate to the war veterans; that the Ministry of Veterans Affairs put in place mechanisms or policies to resettle and provide land for the veterans; that the Ministry of Veterans Affairs and Land Resettlement organise an urgent all-inclusive forum with the war veterans to brainstorm on the best mechanisms to address the land and resettlement issue of the war veterans of the liberation struggle.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Namibia

Year dc:date.issued

2016

Author dc:creator

• Mushelenga, Nkrumah

• Land reform policy
• War veterans
• Liberation struggle

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11070/1843

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.unam.edu.na:11070/1843