The Contribution of ICTs to Securing Land Transactions and Reducing Land Conflicts: The Case of Cameroon

The administration responsible for land management often faces challenges such as land governance, land conflicts, the proliferation of slums, urban planning, insufficient resources, the lack of digitization of records, the absence of a clear land policy, insufficient information, and slow and complex procedures. This initial problem underscores the urgent need to modernize the administrative apparatus to restore user confidence. This article analyzes the contribution of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) to improving this sector. The methodological approach adopted is based on a mixed-methods analysis: a review of existing documentation combined with a qualitative survey of institutional stakeholders and users. The assessment reveals a gradual but difficult transition from an archaic manual system to a digitized land registry, often hampered by structural resistance and limited infrastructure. However, the results demonstrate that the integration of ICTs (land information systems, digital mapping, electronic archiving) allows for a significant reduction in processing times and improved traceability of land titles. The recommendations include the implementation of an integrated land information system, the digitization of land transactions, and the strengthening of the legal and institutional framework. The study concludes that while ICTs are undeniably a means of reducing conflicts, their effectiveness remains contingent on the reliability of input data and ongoing staff training.