# Working Paper 04/2011: Corruption in the land sector URL: https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/working-paper-04-2011-corruption-in-the-land-sector Type: Publication or report Published: 2011-11-08 Updated: 2020-04-06 --- 08 November 2011 Unprecedented pressures on land and its governance have been created. As evident around the globe, where land governance is deficient, high levels of corruption often flourish. Under such a system, land distribution is unequal, tenure is insecure, and natural resources are poorly managed. ## Additional downloads - [Download '2011 WP04 Annex EN' \[PDF\]](https://files.transparencycdn.org/images/2011_WP04_Annex_EN.pdf) ### Related publications ## [Connecting the Dots: How financial intelligence units expose corrupt money flows and how they could do more](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/connecting-the-dots) Publication • 24 June 2026 Financial intelligence units can play a key role in uncovering corruption, but only if they have the powers, resources and access to information they need. ## [How effective is whistleblower protection in the EU? Trends, gaps and emerging practices across member states](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblower-protection-eu-trends-gaps-practices-member-states) Publication • 16 April 2026 EU whistleblower rules exist, but slow, uneven implementation leaves gaps in protection, enforcement, and support. ## [Whistleblower protection in EU enlargement countries - Towards EU standards and best practice](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/whistleblower-protection-in-eu-enlargement-countries) Publication • 16 April 2026 Whistleblower protections in EU candidate countries lag behind EU standards, with legal gaps and weak systems undermining accountability. ## [Enabler Accountability: Assessing Measures Taken against Professionals Implicated in Cases of Illicit Financial Flows from Africa](https://www.transparency.org/en/publications/enabler-accountability-illicit-financial-flows-africa) Publication • 31 March 2026 How often are enablers of illicit financial flows held to account? We examine criminal and administrative action, enforcement gaps and priorities for reform. ## Countries - [Bangladesh](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/bangladesh) - [Cambodia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/cambodia) - [Georgia](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/georgia) - [Kenya](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/kenya) - [Mexico](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/mexico) - [Spain](https://www.transparency.org/en/countries/spain) ![](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/Working_Paper_042011_Land_Corruption_EN_116.jpg?auto=compress&fit=crop&fm=webp&w=1200) [Download](https://images.transparencycdn.org/images/2011_4_TI_FAO_LandAndCorruption_EN.pdf)