Land tenure in Asia and the Pacific
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Land tenure security is fundamental for the well-being of rural people who rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. It is a critical condition of household food security and equitableeconomic development. Secure rights also provide a valuable safety net offering land as a source of shelter, food and income, especially in times of hardship. It is closely associated with the enjoyment of human rights, such as the right to food, housing and an adequate standard of living. In this sense, tenure security is vital to marginalised rural groups, including women, youth, the poor, Indigenous Peoples and pastoralists. All such groups have a strong cultural, spiritual, social and economic connection to their land. It is not only a key agricultural asset, but a core element of their identity and existence.