132. The American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man (1948) contains a very relevant clause, which touches particularly on the realization of economic, social ahd cultural rights. Article 23 of this instrument reveals that : "Every person has a right to own such private property as meets the individual and, his home". This provision more than any other, approaches the issue of property from the perspective of a necessary entitlement to fulfil the needs of decent living and dignity. 133. In article 14, the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights states: "The right to property shall be guaranteed. It may only be encroached upon in the interest of public need or in the general interest of the community and in accordance with the provision of appropriate laws". 134. The aforementioned legal provisions provide a general overview of the way in which land and property issues are viewed in legal terms. A striking aspect about virtually all of the provisions listed is the substantial power of the State vis-à-vis the utilization of land. What is even more striking, however, is the fact that, in practice, theses powers are rarely used in a constructive manner. National and local laws limiting the amoimt of urban land individuals can hold have been tried in many settings with extremely limited success. 12/ At another level, full-scale "nationalization" or "socialization" of land have had as many negative effects as positive ones. 16/ In many countries there exists an extremely disproportionate societal relationship between those owning land and those without land. It must be recalled that land is both a public and a private good; householders and farmers need secure land to fulfil their needs, while the community needs space for roads, paths and community facilities. 135. Millions of people in the cities of the world and the countryside have 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the concept of property and its relationship with human rights, particularly in the context of economic, social, and cultural rights. It mentions specific legal provisions and their limitations in practice, highlighting the disparity between those who own land and those who do not. This suggests that the category should be related to economic development, human rights, and social issues.

**Category**
Economic development, Human rights