Land Governance Programme

About the Programme

Land governance is crucial for the development and stability of the IGAD region, encompassing Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda. Effective management of land and resources ensures food security and social equity. However, weak governance can lead to conflict and environmental degradation, making it vital to strengthen land tenure systems and integrate reforms into national development strategies.
Vision

To increase the IGAD region’s capacity in land governance for sustainable development.

Mission
To assist and complement member countries’ efforts in achieving food security, environmental protection, peace and security, and economic cooperation and integration.
Goal
To integrate effective land governance within national and regional development strategies, ensuring land becomes a key driver for sustainable development in the IGAD region.
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Project Impacts

People Reached

261.2

Area Covered

5,200,000

Member States

8

Reports and Publications

First High-Level Learning Event for the Food Systems Resilience Programme for Eastern and Southern Africa
First High-Level Learning Event for the Food Systems Resilience Programme for Eastern and Southern Africa
First High-Level Learning Event for the Food Systems Resilience Programme for Eastern and Southern Africa
First High-Level Learning Event for the Food Systems Resilience Programme for Eastern and Southern Africa
First High-Level Learning Event for the Food Systems Resilience Programme for Eastern and Southern Africa

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Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Land Governance
March 16, 2025

IGAD to Champion Women’s Land Rights at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

March 10 – 21, 2025 (NEW YORK, USA): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is set to actively participate in the…
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Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Land Governance
February 25, 2025

IGAD Land Governance unit undertakes the development of an Investigative and Inquiry Guideline for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Kenya

February 25, 2025, (Machakos, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Land Governance Unit, in collaboration with the…
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Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Land Governance
February 25, 2025

IGAD Supports Uganda in Advancing Participatory Land Use Planning in the Karamoja Cluster

February 22, 2025, (Karamoja, Uganda): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with Uganda’s Ministry of Lands, Housing, and…
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Agriculture and EnvironmentIGAD Land Governance
February 17, 2025

IGAD Land Governance unit organises National Land Commissions Learning and Experience Sharing Exchange Visit in Kenya

February 17, 2025 (Nairobi, Kenya): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through its Land Governance Unit, in collaboration with the…
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Capacity Building on Principles of International Protection and Refugee Status Determination Processes for Kenya’s Department for Refugee Services (DRS)

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25 March 2025

Country Level 4th BR Roundtable Discussions for Uganda on the CAADP 4th BR Performance

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Entebbe, Uganda
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25 March 2025
26 March 2025

Capacity Building on Principles of International Protection and Refugee Status Determination Processes for Kenya’s Department for Refugee Services (DRS)

The training aims to equip officials from Kenya’s Department for Refugee Services (DRS) with the necessary ...

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Machakos, Kenya
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26 March 2025

Capacity Building on Principles of International Protection and Refugee Status Determination Processes for Kenya’s Department for Refugee Services (DRS)

The training aims to equip officials from Kenya’s Department for Refugee Services (DRS) with the necessary ...

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