Second Land Titling Project

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The Second Land Titling Project for Laos will be the second phase o f the long term land titling program aiming at the development o f the land administration capacity to support the country's economic development and poverty reduction goals. The project would contribute to the government's National Poverty Eradication Program (NPEP) under preparation. The objectives o f the project are to (i) improve the security o f land tenure; (ii) develop transparent and efficient land administration institutions at the national and provincial levels; and (iii) improve the government's capacity to provide social and economic services through broader revenue base from property related fees and taxes. These objectives would be achieved through formulating and approving land policy and regulatory changes, strengthening institutional capacity and project management, accelerating land titling activities in areas o f high demand, developing and implementing an efficient and transparent land registration system, and strengthening land valuation systems. There are 5 project components. Component 1 provides support to develop the land policy and regulatory framework, and specifically helps to develop the government's capacity to formulate land policies and establishes a coordination mechanism for land information. Component 2 supports long-term development of the Department of Lands and the Provincial Land Office; provides training and human resources development; and supports education in the areas of land administration, land management, and property valuation. Component 3 develops a modern land registration system by helping land offices operate according to agreed standards, providing community education and services, strengthening land valuation to support land registration, and supporting the Department of State Assets Management. Component 4 accelerates land registration through systematic registration. Component 5 supports project management and implementation.