British Land Policies in the Gold Coast and Her Relations with Asante

British land policies during the Gold Coast colonization primarily aimed to mobilize revenue and reform the land tenure system, rather than protect the environment. These reforms, driven by the cash crop boom—particularly cocoa and rubber—allowed individuals and private organizations to acquire lands from local authorities for cultivation. The study reveals that Britain's quest to control land distribution led to further annexation of Asante territories. Using a qualitative research approach, this work historically traces British land policies and their impact on relations with the Asante people, providing insights into the complexities of colonial land management.

Adu-Gyamfi, S., Bempong, E., Yartey, H. T., & Darkwa, B. D. (2020). British Land Policies in the Gold Coast and Her Relations with Asante. Studia Historiae Oeconomicae, 38(1), 163–181. https://doi.org/10.2478/sho-2020-0007