The study further identifies a misalignment between reclamation allocation, demographic trends, and long-standing national decentralization policies. These findings raise critical questions regarding the adequacy of regulatory frameworks, the absence of coherent national planning, and the long-term environmental and social consequences of standardized reclamation practices.

The paper concludes by calling for a recalibration of land reclamation policy to better align development objectives with demographic realities, environmental resilience and community benefit.