Koylu milletin efendisidir
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The people are the owners of the land.
- In plain terms
- The nation owns the land.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize popular ownership of resources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does popular ownership affect land use?
- What mechanisms protect communal rights?
Another view
Legal definitions of ownership can be complex and contested.
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