Land is one of the important resources in the country on which the majority of the people depend for their livelihoods. The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development is responsible for land use planning, surveying and demarcating land/parcel/farms, and provision of land ownership and tenancy in both rural and urban areas.

The ministry intends to apply systematic adjudication process, demarcation and survey work, land use planning and issuance of certificates of customary right of occupancy in pilot Districts of Babati and Bariadi and certificates of right of occupancy in Dare s salaam and Mwanza Cities in unplanned settlements. These certificates will increase security of land tenure and strengthening business environment in Tanzania.

During implementation of these projects, the welfare and living standards of people and their environmental issues will be considered basing on Tanzania laws and World Bank norms. Hereunder, is the document related to resettlement policy framework which has been duly reviewed for the purpose of adoption. Capt (RTD) John Z. Chiligati (MP) Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development 24 October, 2008