Public land between the state and the tribes: a dilemma of rural development: a case from Southern Jordan

摘要

In Jordan, tribal territories have no fixed borders, are located in good pasture areas and can only be used for grazing. That is why these territories are a source of disputes. Tribes struggle against each other to obtain the rights over this territory. The aim of this study is to show that rights over land are still a vague issue for the state and for tribe members. These rights need to be clarified, showing that the deterioration of pastures and animal production is a result of this lack of clarity in the rights over such lands.