Security of tenure generally requires some kind of land administration. In
most countries, however, land administration one-dimensionally focuses
on land registration and titling. The problem is that capacity is often weak
and the administrative systems prone to corruption. Therefore, good governance
receives increasing attention in regard to land issues. Principles
such as transparency, equity, civic engagement, accountability, effectiveness,
efficiency and sustainability are increasingly applied to land administration,
state land management, land policy formulation etc. Land use
planning, as well, can be very much improved by the application of these
principles.