Facing the challenges of land monitoring in the framework and guidelines on land policy in Africa - towards agenda 2063 and the 2030 agenda for sustainable development

Abstract

High-quality statistical information and data are essential for proper planning and measurement of development outcomes at the country, regional and global levels. African leaders adopted Agenda 2063 in January 2015 and the 10-year implementation plan in June 2015. This agenda is set to leapfrog Africa from underdevelopment and place the continent on the path of emerging economic, social and cultural well-being for its people. This session is co-organized by ECA, the Land Policy Initiative; and UN Habitat/GLTN through the GLLI. The objectives of the session are to: Raise awareness on data demand in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Agenda 2063 and the New Urban Agenda among national and regional statistics and data communities and partners, linking country, regional and global efforts; Promote the application and use of harmonized and globally comparable methodology, tools and data protocols, and innovative technologies for land data collection, analysis and reporting; Strengthen and encourage synergies with key land partners, including United Nations agencies, civil society organizations, NGOs, the private sector and donors in support of national capacity strengthening and regional coordination mechanisms.