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World Bank Land Conference
World Bank Land Conference

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1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

 

The World Bank Land Conference is a premier global forum that has shaped the land sector for over two decades. It brings together a diverse mix of stakeholders, including government representatives, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector, to engage in evidence-based discussions and share emerging best practices.

The Conference has been instrumental in driving key global initiatives, including the Voluntary Guidelines and the Land Governance Assessment Framework, and remains a central platform for informed policy dialogue and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The 2024 Conference, held in Washington, DC, focused on the theme "Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action." It highlighted the crucial role of secure land tenure in supporting climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. The event underscored how unclear land rights and poor governance limit land access, impacting investments and sustainable land management.

 

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Strategies and Tools for Risk-Informed Urban Land Management

May, 2024
Angola
Nigeria
Tanzania
The session explored strategies and tools for urban land management that are risk-informed, addressing challenges of uneven urban development, inadequate land tenure security, climate change, and disaster risks. Emphasizing the interplay between the natural and built environments, the discussion highlighted how effective land use planning can promote social inclusion, strengthen institutions, improve access to land, facilitate affordable housing, and mitigate risks from natural hazards.

Integrated Land Policy Implementation: Cross-Ministerial Coordination to Secure Land Rights

May, 2024
The session examined the intricate challenges that arise when customary and statutory land governance systems intersect, particularly under the pressures of climate change. Insights from multiple regions illuminated the complexities involved in managing land resources where traditional authorities and legal frameworks coexist, occasionally leading to conflicts. Participants contributed perspectives from both Anglophone and Francophone regions, highlighting the delicate balance between traditional knowledge systems and formal regulations.

ECA: Digital Transformation: Presentations by Country Delegations

May, 2024
Georgia
Uzbekistan
The session focused on digital transformation in land administration, featuring presentations from country delegations within the ECA region. Georgia opened with an overview of its land registration reforms, highlighting innovative approaches that have streamlined registration processes and enhanced data accuracy. Uzbekistan followed with a presentation on its recent reforms and technological advancements in land administration, emphasizing the importance of modernizing systems to improve efficiency and transparency.

EAP/SAR: Opening Session/From Policy to Implementation: Innovations in Public Land Management for Green Growth

May, 2024
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
The joint East Asia Pacific (EAP) and South Asia (SAR) Regional Workshop served as a pioneering event focused on innovations in public land management to support green growth. The workshop, held under the theme “Breaking Barriers: Access to Land and Poverty Reduction and Climate Resilience,” aimed to explore regional and national efforts in leveraging land management for sustainable development.

LAC: Land Valuation, Titling, and Rights: Trends, Innovations and ICT Applications

May, 2024
Ecuador
Chile
Jamaica
Latin America and the Caribbean
The Regional Operational Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean explored recent developments in land valuation, titling, and the application of ICT within land administration. The event's second thematic session focused on innovative methodologies for land valuation, taxation, and land titling, highlighting regional experiences and trends. Discussions began with an examination of the role of cadastral systems in property taxation across the region, emphasizing their importance for accurate and equitable tax assessments.