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The main purpose of this research was to assess urban land management practice and to identify
the factors that hinder land management practice in Jimma city, Ethiopia. The rationale for doing
this research has originated from the practical problems and the will to contribute knowledge to
the field of land management as regards institutional perspectives. So as to meet the study targets
this research employed mixed method approach, and the data were gathered from various sources
by applying different methods. All the necessary data were gathered from both primary and
secondary sources. The sample was selected by using the probability sampling technique, simple
random sampling method, for land customers, and the non-probability sampling technique,
purposive sampling, for key informants. 223 samples of respondents were selected. In addition,
the researcher collected information through interviews and Focused Group Discussions (FGDs)
with purposively selected team leaders and managers. To analyze, the collected data, a
combination of both quantitative and qualitative analysis methods together with descriptive and
inferential statistics were employed. Quantitative data, which were generated from the
questionnaire survey, were analyzed by using both descriptive statistics in the form of Tables,
Frequency, Percentages, and inferential statistics by using a multiple linear regression model
through Microsoft Excel and SPSS version 26 software. Qualitative data that were collected from
field observation, FGDs, and interviews were analyzed through descriptive methods. The findings
revealed the existence of legislation and implementation gap, lack of skilled manpower, lack of
technological advancement, lack of commitment and focus, corruption, and institutional set up as
the major factors hindering the urban land management practice. To facilitate efficient and
effective land management practice, a well organize institutional structure fulfilling skilled,
motivated, competent staff and technological advancements are some suggestions. |
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