Integrated First-time Land Registration and Land Consolidation Process

This paper explores the potential for conducting initial land registration and land consolidation processes as a unified process. In many low-income countries, a significant amount of land remains unregistered, with agricultural land often fragmented across multiple plots. Traditionally, systematic land registration must be completed before proceeding with land consolidation efforts. This study aims to investigate whether these processes can be integrated, potentially leading to an outcome with reduced fragmentation and time and cost savings by eliminating redundant activities. The study employed a literature review, and a case study focused on Ethiopian conditions to compare the stages of separate initial land registration and land consolidation processes.  It proposes an integrated approach, the "Integrated First-time Land Registration and Land Consolidation Process" with potential advantages and cost savings. The text aims to stimulate discussion among land management professionals and could serve as a pilot initiative for organizations involved in land development.