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About us

NELGA strengthens human and institutional capacities for the implementation of the AU Agenda on Land. NELGA supports African governments, policymakers and civil society by helping them gain substantial and evidence-based knowledge and network with land governance experts.

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NELGA Core Functions

Academic Curricula

Experts have observed that land-related academic curricula are not necessarily equipped to respond to Africa’s realities and dimensions of land governance and administration.

Training

In pursuit of its role to assist Africa Union member states in the implementation of the AU agenda on land, the Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA) builds capacities for transformative land policy processes in Africa.

Research and Policy Actions

Provide and facilitate academic education and training for African land professional and practitioners.

Network

NELGA is a partnership of leading African universities and research institutions with proven leadership in education, training and research on land governance. Currently, NELGA has more than 70 partner institutions across Africa.

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Resources

African Journal of Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences

AJLP & GS is a journal specialised in publishing research activities carried out in the field of geospatial sciences and land governance.

NELGA Land Data Hub

To support the research mandate of NELGA and to provide necessary data to support government policy and program implementation as well as monitoring, the Regional Centre For Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) has established the NELGA Land Data Hub.

E-Library

The NELGA e-Library is a comprehensive digital repository offering access to a wide range of publications, research papers, policy documents, and learning materials on land governance in Africa. Designed to support scholars, policymakers, and practitioners, the e-library promotes knowledge sharing and capacity building by providing up-to-date resources essential for addressing land-related challenges across the continent.