Case: Ethiopia
TENURE TYPE: IDP Ownership
INTERVENTION: Shelter Repair and Reconstruction
TENURE DURATION: Long-term
Despite efforts by the government of Ethiopia to support IDPs in returning to their areas of origin, many IDPs remained secondarily displaced, unable to return to their homes that had been damaged or destroyed from inter-communal conflict. Shelter repair, reconstruction and ownership verification was needed to support IDPs in returning to their homes. By integrating HLP capacity and support early on and working closely with local authorities, the shelter project strengthened household security of tenure through documentation.
Key actions
Market and HLP Analysis:
The market and HLP analysis found that lack security of tenure was a pressing issue prevalent amongst displaced households, despite the market being suitable for demand of shelter materials. This finding resulted in an early integration of HLP support as a key component within the project.
HLP Capacity Building:
Prior to project implementation, enumerators were trained on individual door-to-door HLP assessments. Local authorities were also involved in the enumeration and verification process to increase HLP capacity and awareness.
Multiple-Source HLP Verification:
When households could not present a lease or tenure agreement, shelter actors worked with the community to identify a minimum of three neighbors who could verify ownership. Local authorities were then engaged to provide a lease or tenure agreement for the household.