The session explored the significant contributions of the Civil Society Platform (CSP) in promoting effective land policy implementation across Africa. The forum began with an overview of the CSP’s achievements, presented by the Chair, highlighting the platform’s role in advocating for inclusive and transparent land governance. The discussion centered on the experiences of various African countries in implementing the African Union's Land Policy Framework, based on recent evaluations conducted by CSP members.

The session explored the transformative potential of property tax reform as a tool to enhance urban resilience to climate change and improve land management. Historically, debates on property taxation have been disconnected from land governance and urban climate strategies, representing a missed opportunity to address these challenges synergistically. Drawing on recent experiences supported by the Local Government Revenue Initiative (LoGRI), the session presented strategies that integrate property tax reform with urban resilience and sustainable land management.

The high-level Ministerial panel convened to discuss the future of land administration in Africa, focusing on how strategic investments can address the region's challenges, particularly those related to climate change and urbanization. Ministers of Land from across Sub-Saharan Africa engaged in an in-depth dialogue, examining the complexities of land management in the face of global and regional pressures. The session sought to explore the roles of the World Bank, development partners, civil society, and governments in fostering collaborative efforts for effective land administration.

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. Government representatives delivered presentations on key topics such as appropriate technologies, institutional frameworks, and the sustainability of land administration reforms.