Cadastral survey methodologies and techniques in developing countries : case Cambodia and Kosovo
Onkalo, Pertti
The benefits of an efficient land registration system are recognized in most developing countries. In the past a lot of attention was given to accurate cadastral field surveys but today more cost-effective and flexible methodologies are utilized, including the use of ortho-photo interpretation with combination of different survey technologies depending on quality requirements and characteristics of the land. Cambodia is used as a case study where a considerable development has been launched after the end of decadess long conflict. In this regard, the institutional and legal arrangement are briefly described as there were practically no institution or cadastral professionals in the country in beginning of 19800s. Another case study presented is Kosovo, where the starting situation was much better than in Cambodia, however being far away from satisfactory. It was a great concern that cadastral records were destroyed during the Kosovo conflict but fortunately this was not the case and there were adequate amount of professionals available to reconstruct the cadastre. Problems comes up with inability to provide adequate services due to the missing information when cadastre is reconstructed from backups and copies while the originals are still kept by Serbian authorities.
Event: XXIII International FIG Congress : Shaping the change
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