maareformi
Maareformi, or land reform, is a policy aiming to change the ownership and tenure of agricultural land. It typically involves redistributing land from large estates to tenant farmers or landless households, with objectives such as improving equity, boosting agricultural productivity, securing smallholders’ livelihoods, and promoting rural development. Instruments commonly used include expropriation or redistribution of titles, land ceilings or limits on ownership, tenancy reform, and accompanying measures such as access to credit, extension services, and rural infrastructure.
Historically, maareformi has been implemented in many countries at different times in response to social upheaval,
In Finland, land reform is linked to the country’s early 20th-century history, particularly after independence and
Effects of maareformi are debated. When implemented with clear legal frameworks, adequate compensation where required, and