As we gather to discuss one of the most crucial topics for Africa’s future—strategic land use planning—the importance of youth land rights cannot be overstated. Based on my reflections and experiences that I prepared for the Fourth International Conference on Youth and Land Governance in Africa (CIGOFA4), I’d like to highlight why securing land rights for young Africans is essential for our continent’s progress.
An Introduction to Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and Its Applications
06 November 2024 - 20 November 2024
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) has the capability to observe the Earth's surface both day and night and through most weather conditions, making it an ideal sensor to support a wide range of science and applications.
Case study: What makes Land Dialogues a success?
19 September 2024
The Land Dialogues nurture a community of trust with Indigenous peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendent peoples by producing webinars that bring unlikely voices and perspectives together.
Inclusive Land Governance and Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration: Whose Purpose?
19 September 2024
Land administration is a powerful tool for equitable development, but its form and the way it is implemented are crucial for realizing this potential. This webinar will explore how a people-centered and holistic approach can revolutionize Fit-for-Purpose Land Administration (FFPLA) and ensure that land administration truly serves the needs of communities. By prioritizing the voices of local people, particularly women, youth, and marginalized groups, we can create land administration systems that are not only efficient but also just and inclusive.
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Recent events
World Bank Land Conference 2025
5 May 2025 to 8 May 2025
Washington
DC
United States
The World Bank Land Conference is the premier global forum for the land sector, bringing together over 1,000 participants from governments, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector to showcase policy-relevant research, discuss technical issues and sector good practice, and inform policy dialogue. The Conference also aims to encourage cross-sectoral knowledge exchange and has incubated numerous investments, initiatives, and research projects led by diverse stakeholders, including the Voluntary Guidelines, the Land Governance Assessment Framework, and the Stand for Her Land Campaign. Find out more at www.worldbank.org/landconf.
Organizers
World Bank Group
4th International Land Management Conference
27 February 2025 to 28 February 2025
United Kingdom
Photo by Patrick Sheperd/CIFOR (Creative Commons Attribution)
Conference Themes
Theme 1: How can secure land rights benefit climate action?
Organizers
Land – International Network for Knowledge
Recent blogs
India's Urgent Need for Clarity on Land Issues: The Role of the India Land and Development Conference
03 October 2024
Land-related disputes in India account for about two-thirds of all civil litigation, with Gujarat (98%), Himachal Pradesh (95%), Karnataka (92%) and Haryana (89%) leading the pack.[3] As much as 90 percent of land parcels are subject to legal dispute, creating insecurity of ownership and in the business climate, discouraging new investment and posing a challenge for governance.
Recent News
The Global Programme Responsible Land Policy (GPRLP)
26 September 2024
This brochure provides an overview of the Global Programme Responsible Land Policy (GPRLP) implemented by the German Development Cooperation Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). It points out the relevance of land rights for reducing hunger and conflicts as well as the potential for achieving environmental, social and economic development.
International Jury Selects Amazon Frontlines to Receive 2024 Hilton Humanitarian Prize
03 September 2024
Amazon Frontlines is the first organization that promotes a scalable, proven model of Indigenous-led conservation and the first organization operating exclusively in South America to receive the Hilton Humanitarian Prize.
ONTA: plus de 1,2 million d'hectares de terres à mettre en valeur par la concession
27 July 2024
ALGER - Plus de 1,2 million d'hectares de terres relevant du domaine privé de l'Etat à mettre en valeur dans le cadre de la concession ont été recensés, a annoncé le Directeur général de l'Office national des terres agricoles (ONTA), Mohamed Ameziane Lanasri.