Mitikie Nigussie Melesse
- Affiliation
- Department of Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of Gondar
- Department
- Lecturer and Researcher
- Location
- Northwest Ethiopia.
Mitikie Nigussie Melesse
1 article
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Community Perception on Land Dispossession and Compensation Practices: Evidence from Gondar City, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Land expropriation for urban expansion in the Gondar area significantly reduced farming households from 95%–74%, displacing 29% of affected farmers. While some acknowledged the public benefits, most respondents criticized the process for a lack of transparency, limited community involvement, and inadequate rehabilitation support. Farmers reported receiving compensation that was low, unfairly calculated, and subject to prolonged delays. Key systemic issues included a lack of awareness among affected communities, inconsistent knowledge …
Published in International Journal of Land · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–16 Read article