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A Comparative Review of the Expropriation and Compensation Legal Frameworks of Some Selected Countries with Zimbabwe

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  • Partson Paradza
  • Joseph Awoamim Yacim
  • Benita G. Zulch

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While substantial academic research exists on compulsory acquisition and compensation in Zimbabwe, comparative studies against international best practices are limited. This paper contrasts Zimbabwe's current legal framework for expropriation and compensation with that of selected jurisdictions. A desk-based study was undertaken, sourcing relevant statutes from official government websites. Content analysis was employed to compare provisions of Zimbabwe's Land Acquisition Act (Chapter 20:10) (LAA) of 1992 with equivalent legislation from other countries. Notable discrepancies in Zimbabwean expropriation laws compared to other jurisdictions were identified, highlighting the need for significant reform. It is anticipated that reform will resolve the longstanding compensation disputes arising from the LAA of 1992. Areas for improvement include compensation periods and valuation dates, extended notice periods, improved methods for informing affected parties, increased involvement of affected parties in compensation valuation, compensation for loss of land, and inclusion of additional compensable items such as solatium.

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  • Partson Paradza & Joseph Awoamim Yacim & Benita G. Zulch, 2024. "A Comparative Review of the Expropriation and Compensation Legal Frameworks of Some Selected Countries with Zimbabwe," AfRES afres2024-028, African Real Estate Society (AfRES).
    • Handle: RePEc:afr:wpaper:afres2024-028
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    Keywords

    Compensation; Displacement; Expropriation; Property Valuation; Review;
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    • R3 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location

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