Advancing the frontier of global research on tenure security

Tenure security is crucial to wellbeing and a key component of Sustainable Development Goal 1 on ending global poverty. However, there currently little consensus on how tenure security should be measured, insufficient academic research to guide policies, and no globally comparable data to track progress.

Prindex has been a leader in developing the conceptual framework and methodology to measure perceptions of tenure securing and understand what factors influence them.

To advance these efforts, we have established a Research Advisory Group (RAG) on tenure security. The RAG brings together global experts leading on a range of fields related to security of property rights, including land administration, gender studies, behavioral studies and applied economics. By pooling existing knowledge on tenure security, the RAG aims to identify opportunities to refine and enrich our knowledge and to continually improve Prindex’s approach and methodology. We will undertake joint, interdisciplinary research to advance the frontier of global research on tenure security.

The first meeting of the RAG on tenure security took place on November 18, 2019, with meetings scheduled twice a year. The RAG is co-chaired by Malcolm Childress (GLA) and Anna Locke (ODI). Denys Nizalov is a secretary of RAG.

Read more about the Research Advisory Group

Stories and News

Stay informed with the latest stories, insights, and updates from around the world. Discover how land and housing rights are evolving, explore personal experiences from the most affected communities, and follow the global actions being taken to address tenure insecurity.

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Tenure insecurity on the rise: 1.1 billion people at risk, Prindex report warns

At the Rome launch of the Global Comparative Report on Security of Property Rights for Land and Housing in 2024 presented by Prindex initiative on October 22, alarming new data revealed that 1.1 billion people worldwide feel insecure about their property rights, reflecting an escalating global crisis in housing and land tenure.

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New global data from 108 countries reveals increasing tenure insecurity – urgent policy action required

The latest global assessment of land and housing tenure security reveals alarming trends. According to the 2024 Prindex Report, approximately 1.1 billion adults worldwide—23% of the adult population in 108 countries surveyed—feel insecure about their rights to property or land.

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Launch of Prindex Report on global tenure security and property rights

Save the date! Launch of Prindex Report on global tenure security and property rights Date: 22 October 2024 Time: 17:00 - 18:00 CET Language: This event will take place in English

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