Abstract: This study investigated customary land ownership and underdevelopment among the Acholi people of northern Uganda. It was conducted in the four Sub-Counties of Nam-Okora, Orom, Omiya-ayima, and Mucwini. The main tools for data collection were key informants’ interviews, observation and transect walks. The study population comprised members of parish land tribunals, local council chair persons, peasants and traditional leaders. The research revealed positive relationship between customary land ownership and underdevelopment in that underutilization of resources was encountered, low agricultural practices leading to food insecurity and famine, existence of land conflict and inability to access loans for development. The study recommends embracement of freehold land tenureship in northern Uganda.
Keywords: Customary, Land, Acholi, Northern Uganda, Lawala, Freehold.
Title: CUSTOMARY LAND OWNERSHIP AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT IN NORTHERN UGANDA
Author: Charles Amone, Charles Lakwo
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3164 (online), ISSN 2348-3156 (Print)
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