Global launch: Securing Land and Property Rights in a Post-Pandemic World

On 15 July 2020, Prindex launched the world’s first global survey measuring how secure people feel in their land and property rights. Having previously published data and analysis for 33 countries, we released our full global dataset of 140 countries. The event was a chance to discuss the latest global findings and how they can contribute to a world where everyone feels secure in their land and property rights.

Prindex, a ground-breaking global survey, measures the perceptions of land and property security. It contributes to the growing ecosystem of data that highlight the importance of secure rights in driving development and building a fairer world. The Prindex survey reveals the scale of land and housing insecurity around the world, who is likely to face insecurity and why. It aims to equip the global land rights movement and beyond with the knowledge needed to understand the challenge and drive the changes needed to make land — and, through that, livelihoods — more secure and productive.

Now is a crucial moment. As countries grapple with the global COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring people have a place to live has emerged as a frontline issue in the fight against the virus. Yet in many countries, the human and economic fallout from the pandemic will likely exacerbate longstanding weaknesses in land and housing security. Strong land and property rights for all are more urgently needed, even as they are more under threat.

As we look to 'building back better' after the pandemic, we need a global discussion on how land and housing rights can be strengthened for all people. In these tumultuous times, when secure shelter and protection are particularly vital, and having a home is of such stark importance, how can we build a world where everyone feels secure in their property rights?

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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