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The
Concept:
Times are changing in relation to the purchase and
acquisition of Custom Land from Ni-Vanuatu in Vanuatu.
With the advent of land purchases being in many cases
ridiculously below valuation, the Ni-Vanuatu are now
conscious of on sell pricing to foreigners. The Ni-Vanuatu
are also looking for a way to extend their future for
their children…and their children. The current form of
land purchase by way of monies all paid up front seems on
the face of it, splendid for the Custom Land Owner. But
not so. This money is often put into trucks, toys and
gadgets that within a five year period, is no longer
beneficial or can’t be afforded the upkeep.
This form of negotiation and subsequent purchase/lease of
land does not insure a future for the Ni-Vanuatu. The
concept behind A.R.P. is to pave the way for a longer and
lasting relationship between the Custom Land Owner and/or
business owner by nurturing joint ventures in various
business scenarios.
One example is Agriculture. The Custom Land Owner could
produce cattle, copra or timber for export and domestic
use, given the support financially along with the
management expertise.
In the hospitality industry, a joint venture for the
resort industry, where the land is offered up by the
Custom Land Owner for a specific project to be built and
where a percentage for the net profits, plus where
applicable, employment, can be generated. Here there is a
marriage for the common good.
The Chief, villagers and/or land owners have a sense of
dignity and purpose about life, and at the same time, earn
a living and can look forward to a productive future.
The bond would be strong for at least a 75 year period.
You could say – everybody wins!
Naturally, secure legal documents and agreements would be
air tight and overseen by both a Ni-Vanuatu and foreign
legal team. Done correctly, these agreements would stand
up in any court in the land and are taken very seriously.
I believe this way of thinking would eradicate much of the
bitterness and discontent that is brewing beneath the
surface in the beautiful country and pave the way for long
lasting and productive relationships.
After numerous discussions with various Custom Land
Owners, Village Chiefs and affected Ni-Vanuatu’s, this
concept and its appreciation there of, has been welcomed
with enormous enthusiasm. It can work and would work with
the right attitude and honest determination to succeed.
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