Regional assessment studies on land policy in central eastern, north, southern and west Africa : synthesis report

Abstract

This workshop took place from 27 to 29 March 2006. The discussions were informed by an issues/discussion paper. The meeting brought together representatives from African governments, regional economic communities, and civil society including farmers’ organizations, African private sector, centres of excellence and development partners. The consultative workshop aimed to build consensus around the following issues: Elements and thematic issues that would characterize the framework and guidelines of land policy and land reform in Africa, Features of a vision and guiding principles, for a framework of land policy in Africa, Actions and sequential activities needed to develop a land policy framework and guidelines, Roles of stakeholders and partners, and resource mobilization.