Land & Climate Change

The Africa Region Technical Workshop gathered a diverse range of stakeholders to discuss the shift from pilot projects to nationwide land registration in Sub-Saharan Africa. The workshop aimed to encourage knowledge sharing, strengthen South-South cooperation, and explore innovative solutions to the common challenges of scaling up land rights registration programs.

The Africa Region Technical Workshop brought together key stakeholders from Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss the expansion from pilot projects to nationwide land registration. The workshop featured parallel Anglophone and Francophone sessions, aiming to promote knowledge sharing, enhance South-South cooperation, and address common challenges in scaling up land rights registration.

The Africa Region Technical Workshop gathered diverse stakeholders involved in land administration across Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss the transition from pilot projects to nationwide land registration.

The 1986 Constitution of Liberia is a legal text that outlines the fundamental laws and principles of the nation. Of particular relevance to land governance is Article 15(c), which explicitly refers to the freedom of information. This provision is vital as it promotes transparency and accountability in land administration, thereby contributing to secure land tenure and fair land rights.

The Freedom of Information Act of 2010, enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Republic of Liberia, establishes the right of access to information as a fundamental right. This right aligns with the Constitution of Liberia, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the African Charter on Human and People's Rights.

The Local Government Act, a decentralisation act, clearly delineates the limited functions of local government in relation to land administration. This document is crucial in understanding the role of local authorities in managing land resources and ensuring secure land tenure.

The document titled "Land Rights Policy," approved by the Land Commission of the Republic of Liberia on May 21, 2013, provides a comprehensive outline of the principles and definitions of four distinct categories of land rights: Public Land, Government Land, Customary Land, and Private Land.

The document titled "An Act to Establish the Land Rights Law of 2018, Republic of Liberia," which was approved on September 19, 2018, and published on October 10, 2018, provides a detailed legal framework for land ownership and rights in Liberia.

The Liberia Land Authority Act is a crucial piece of legislation that governs land rights and tenure security in Liberia. This Act provides a legal framework for land governance, outlining the roles and responsibilities of the Liberia Land Authority. It is an essential resource for understanding the country's land tenure system and its implications for land rights and security.

The description provides an overview of the Land Administration Department's responsibilities within the Liberia Land Authority (LLA). It specifically focuses on the department's role in land valuation, a crucial aspect of land governance and tenure security.

The "Liberia Land Cover and Forest Mapping - Final Report" is a comprehensive study of Liberia's land and forest cover. This report, prepared by Metria and GeoVille in 2016, was commissioned by the Forestry Development Authority as part of their readiness preparation activities.

The document titled "Annual Budget" provides a detailed overview of the yearly financial plans related to land governance and land tenure security. These annual budgets are crucial for understanding the allocation of resources and funding towards ensuring fair land rights and secure land tenure.