Platform for learning and sharing experiences: a must for sound land governance in Africa

Abstract

African countries welcome a platform for coordination and sharing of lessons, knowledge and experience in order to enhance land governance in accordance with the African Union Declaration on Land Issues and Challenges in Africa. This was pronounced by H.E. Ada Cheffou, Minister of Environment, Urban Safety, and Sustainable Development of the Republic of Niger, during the launch of the “EU-SDC-FAO-LPI Transversal Support Programme on Land Governance in Africa.” The Minister lauded the joint efforts of the African Union Commission (AUC)-Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)-African Development Bank (AfDB) Land Policy Initiative (LPI), the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and the development partners in developing this important platform, which will provide an opportunity for Member States and development partners to share experiences and promote synergy, coordination, and harmonization at country level.