Land, property, construction, and development constitute a significant portion of the gross domestic product of many nations, especially developing countries. But what happens when a country’s laws don’t provide secure land rights? The recent natural disaster in the Philippines has brought into focus the problems that arise when land tenure laws are lacking, and several countries are experiencing the impact of laws that allow for land grabs. Across the world, the relationship between people and their land varies with their history, culture and legal system. How can countries encourage investment and transition to market-driven economies while ensuring stability for individual citizens and promoting the stability that adequate housing provides?
The Washington Foreign Law Society, in cooperation with the American Society of International Law and the George Washington University Law School, invite you to attend a panel discussion to explore these questions.
Speakers include:
- Elizabeth Blake, Habitat for Humanity International, Senior Vice President, Government Relations & Advocacy
- Chris Jochnick, Oxfam, Director of Private Sector Department
- Jennifer Witriol, Associate Director, Monitoring and Evaluation, Property Rights and Land Policy Group at Millennium Challenge Corporation
This event will be a brown bag luncheon. Water and soft drinks will be provided.