{
  "id": 12571071,
  "title": "New land policy to end multiple salesv • Review of 1999 framework begins",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/new-land-policy-to-end-multiple-salesv-review-of-1999-framework-begins",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T07:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/new-land-policy-to-end-multiple-salesv-review-of-1999-framework-begins/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new land policy aimed at reducing unauthorized land sales, disputes over land, and tenure insecurity is set to be introduced, according to the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. The new policy, which will supersede the 1999 National Land Policy, seeks to enhance land administration and governance in Ghana. At the opening of a two-day workshop in Accra, the Minister's Deputy, Dr Yusif Sulemana, stated that the review was crucial to ensure that Ghana's land management system remains adaptable to the country's changing development requirements. The workshop, organized by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and its allies, is focusing on the theme: \"Shaping the future of land governance: Inclusive, sustainable and responsive policies.\"",
  "summary": "A new land policy to curb encroachment on public lands, multiple sales, land disputes and tenure insecurity is in the offing, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced. He said the new policy, which would replace the 1999 National Land Policy, would strengthen land administration and improve land governance in … The post New land policy to end multiple…",
  "key_points": [
    "New land policy to replace 1999 framework",
    "Aims to reduce unauthorized sales and disputes",
    "Workshop focuses on inclusive, sustainable policies"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}