LAUNCH OF THE TEACHING ESSENTIALS FOR RESPONSIBLE LAND ADMINISTRATION (TERLA) BOOK AND MOOC
On 25 September 2025, partners came together to celebrate the official launch of two complementary resources: the Teaching Essentials for Responsible Land Administration (TERLA) Book and Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). Together, they mark an important milestone in advancing education and training for responsible land administration across Africa and beyond.
The TERLA Book was developed by the Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) in collaboration with the Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA), the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG), the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST), the University of East London (UEL), and other academic and professional partners. It provides a structured framework for teaching responsible land administration and serves as a reference for educators, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide.
Building on this foundation, the TERLA MOOC was developed under the Strengthening Advisory Capacities for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA) Programme, through NELGA, in collaboration with the GLTN,FIG,NUST,UEL and developed by AKRYLY Digital Solutions. The course transforms the first chapter of the book’s content into an interactive, self-paced web-based training, designed to make land governance education more accessible. Offered in English and French through the Atingi platform, the MOOC opens the door for students, policymakers, and practitioners from diverse backgrounds to engage with the core values and principles of responsible land administration.
The launch brought together more than 65 participants, including young professionals, experts, and partners. Contributions from universities and research institutions have been key in shaping TERLA, ensuring that students and practitioners are equipped with practical tools and knowledge to address Africa’s complex land administration challenges.
A key takeaway from the event, highlighted by Dr. Agnes Mwasumbi, was the importance of popularizing TERLA Book and MOOC. She reaffirmed NELGA East Africa’s commitment to promoting the resources through workshops, events, and academic networks.
Innocent Antoine Houedji, the Executive Director and Founder of YILAA (Youth Initiative for Land in Africa), also underlined the value of the MOOC as a learning resource and expressed YILAA’s interest in promoting it further by linking it to their own e-learning platform.
Here you can access both TERLA Book and MOOC resources: