The case for using simulation in land administration with a plan to build capability and capacity to use it operationally a focus on using simulation in development assistance

The paper has four parts. Part A Sets the Scene. A view of success in Land Administration (LA) using Development Assistance (DA) is outlined. Business areas where simulation is used, and what for, are listed, together with its use in some non-LA areas of DA. The applicability of simulation to LA has previously been shown, Lyons (2023).
Part B Develops the Rationale for using simulation in LA. The approach used is that of Strategy Dynamics (SD). Key characteristics of SD are listed with three major features they facilitate, which are very useful in LA/DA. “Proposition for Discussion” are listed. The following questions are then posed- As simulation is routinely used in many industry sectors to test plans before investing, why not use or trial it in LA/ DA? Is LA so different that simulation/SD is not applicable? If so, Why?
Part C Provides a Plan to build the necessary capability and capacity to use SD operationally. A four stage plan is outlined with tasks, milestones and a network diagram with indicative durations. Critical success factors are provided with a comment on the Benefits to Efforts ratio. Part D Provides a Short Wrap Up.