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Groundbreaking Reports Detail the State of Land Information in Mozambique, Liberia, and Sudan
23 January 2024
We are proud to announce the release of three State of Land Information reports, which detail the land information status in Mozambique, Liberia, and Sudan. These comprehensive reports provide an in-depth analysis of the current land information systems, legal frameworks, and data accessibility in…
Call for applications: Africa consultancy roster
4 January 2024
Are you passionate about upholding Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IP&LC) rights and supporting the protection of forests and biodiversity and the governance of IPLC land and forests in the African continent?
Liberia: The farmer defending his land against a palm plantation
14 February 2023
In the last 13 years, a 47-year-old Liberian farmer has been embroiled in a battle with the company over his farmland. It has placed him behind bars three times. However, he still owns the land.
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In 2018, the members of the 54th Legislature passed the long-awaited Land Rights Act that enacted the most progressive pro-community land reform law on the continent. It recognizes and protects customary land tenure and women’s rights to land.
Webinar Recap: Traditional Authorities in Africa and Their Role in Land-Based Investment Governance
17 November 2023
In a thought-provoking webinar moderated by Nolundi Luwaya, Director of the Land and Accountability Research Centre at the University of Cape Town, experts from across Africa convened to unravel the complexities of the role of traditional authorities in land-based investment governance. This event…
The Root of Inequality? Customary Tenure and Women’s Rights to Land in West Africa
This webinar discusses women's land rights under customary tenure