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Browse the chapters and summaries from Dr Ken Lyons’ e-book on using Strategy Dynamics to improve Land Administration in developing economies.

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Papers, Talks & Presentations

Explore selected papers, talks and presentations by Dr Ken Lyons on the use of simulation, System Dynamics and Strategy Dynamics in Land Administration, with a particular focus on improving Development Assistance projects in developing economies.

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Published Papers

April 2025

The Case for Using Simulation in Land Administration with a Plan to Build Capability and Capacity to Use It Operationally

A paper focused on using simulation in Development Assistance for Land Administration.

Authors: Lyons K, Bennett R, Todorovski D

Presented at FIG International Federation of Surveyors Working Week, Brisbane, Australia.

May 2023

Simulation Models to Test Improvement Proposals in Land Administration Before Investing

A paper with special reference to developing countries, exploring how simulation models can be used to test improvement proposals before investment decisions are made.

Author: Lyons K

Presented at FIG International Federation of Surveyors Working Week, Orlando, USA.

2010

Using Microworlds to Improve Success and Sustainability in Land Development Assistance Endeavours

A paper exploring the use of microworlds to improve the success and sustainability of land-related Development Assistance projects.

Authors: Lyons K, Hebblethwaite D

Presented at FIG International Federation of Surveyors Working Week, Sydney, Australia.

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Talks

February 2024

Challenges in Using System Dynamics to Improve Land Administration in Developing Countries: The Journey So Far

Presentation to the Oceanic Chapter of the System Dynamics Society, Systems Thinking and Modelling Symposium, Sydney, Australia.

February 2021

Using System Dynamics to Design and Test Aid Projects in Land Administration for Effectiveness and Sustainability Before Committing the Aid Dollars

Presentation to the Oceanic Chapter of the System Dynamics Society, Systems Thinking and Modelling Symposium, Melbourne, Australia.

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We invite researchers, senior administrators and development professionals to explore this material, challenge the status quo, and consider how simulation can support better planning for land governance and development assistance projects.