Land consolidation in Cyprus: A vital policy for rural reconstruction |
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Affiliation: | 1. EGRI, School of Geosciences, University of the Witwatersrand, PVT Bag 3, Wits 2050, South Africa;2. Geological Institute, BAS, 24 Acad. G. Bonchev str, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria;3. Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), Postboks 6315 Sluppen, 7491 Trondheim, Norway;4. Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration, 1 Harries Rod, Illovo 2196, South Africa |
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Abstract: | Like many old peasant societies, Cyprus has suffered from the fragmentation of landholdings. Beginning in 1969, the government has pursued an active policy of land consolidation. Drawing on the author's investigation of schemes introduced into five villages between 1969 and 1974, this paper examines the economic, social and psychological effects of the consolidation policy. It is found that as a legislative tool for the reform of Cypriot agrarian structure land consolidation has been a resounding success. There have been rapid economic and social changes, which have generally been welcomed by those affected. It is noted that in the longer term re-fragementation of holdings may occur, and questions arise over the long-term viability of the scheme. However, other Mediterranean countries are encouraged to study the Cypriot experience. |
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