Land Governance, Policy, and Institutional Capacity in Shaping Land Tenure for Social and Affordable Housing: A Scoping Review | Synapse
February 14, 2026Open Access
Land Governance, Policy, and Institutional Capacity in Shaping Land Tenure for Social and Affordable Housing: A Scoping Review
Key Points
The aim is to explore how land governance, policies, and institutional capacities affect tenure security and the provision of affordable housing.
Conducted a scoping review
Analyzed existing literature on land governance and housing policies
Investigated the relationship between institutional capacity and tenure security
Identified key factors influencing tenure security in affordable housing contexts
Highlighted the role of effective governance in promoting housing accessibility
Mapped existing frameworks and their impact on housing provision
Abstract
This scoping review examines how land governance, policy frameworks, and institutional arrangements influence tenure security and affordable housing provision.