The Government of Namibia has been responsible for facilitating the resettlement of destitute
and landless people since its independence in 1990. The provision of resettlement is a very
contentious issue in Namibia. The bulk of land is still in the hands of minority white
communities and foreigners. It is against this background that the study will examine the land
reform process in Namibia.
Objectives of the study
v To investigate to what extent the land reform process has been successful in one of
Namibia’s regions, and what factors are relevant for success, and identify ways to
improve the process.
v To examine the original government objective/policy and how/why it changed over
time.
Methodology of the study
In order to achieve these objectives, the following methodological tools will be used. The
researcher will interview relevant parties; including the beneficiaries, various civil society
officials and the officials of the Ministry of Lands in the region.