Compulsory acquisition of land and compensation
FAO Land Tenure studies Series, Vol. 10

This guide is written for people who work in land administration and all those with an interest in land, land tenure and their governance. It explains what compulsory acquisitions and compensation are, and what constitutes good practice in this area, drawing out the lessons learned from the experience and field programmes of FAO and the World Bank. The focus of the guide is broad, covering the widest range of possible situations.