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The report examines the critical role of land ownership in community resilience and post-disaster reconstruction. Survey results indicate that while land issues are seen as less urgent during the immediate relief phase, they are paramount for long-term recovery. The document highlights challenges such as the destruction of land records, the risk of 'land grabs' by governments or private entities, and the tension between formal legal systems and customary land tenure. It advocates for a coordinated approach where governments lead the restoration of land administration, supported by development agencies providing technical mapping and adjudication tools, and civil society ensuring the rights of vulnerable groups.