Good news for emerging researchers interested in land policy in Africa! The deadline for submitting proposals for NELGA/DAAD Post-Doc Fellowships 2024 has been extended to March 25.

NELGA announces the release of Call for Proposals for NELGA Post-Doc Fellowships. We encourage emerging researchers, especially women, to seize this opportunity to enrich their academic careers and make substantive contributions to advancing land policy in Africa.

Successful applicants will benefit from:

                                *         Financial support for their research endeavours.

                                *         Further training on Science Communication and Advocacy for Research Output

                                *         Financial support for scientific publications

                                *         Networking opportunities fostering collaboration and exchange with peers For

In addition to that, DAAD plans to offer a VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION for interested applicants on 22nd February 2024, 11:00 CET (Central European Time).

The main language of the event will be English, but information materials will be translated into French. Questions & Answers will be in both English and French.

We look forward to the submission of your proposals and to welcoming you to our virtual info session!

comprehensive details and proposal submission guidelines, please refer to the attached Call for Proposals and visit the DAAD SLGA page.

We are excited to share with you the Call for Applications for an upcoming workshop on NELGA Research Communication. This workshop aims to improve the visibility and accessibility of NELGA’s research findings, ultimately promoting better cooperation between research and policy.

The workshop agenda includes engaging presentations, case studies, and interactive sessions that delve into the practical aspects of land governance in Africa. Expert speakers and facilitators will be on hand to share invaluable tools and strategies for effectively communicating research findings. Participants will also receive access to personalised coaching and mentorship sessions following the workshop.

• Application Process

To apply for the workshop, please submit a proposal and a short biography.

Please see more information attached and follow the Link for the Application Form here.  

• The Deadline for applications is January 17^th, 2024, 4 pm EAT.

• Location and Date: 3-day physical Workshop between February – March 2024 (TBC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (TBC).

We believe that your participation in this workshop will not only broaden your horizons but also empower you to make a meaningful impact in the field of land governance. We look forward to receiving your applications. Please share widely within your respective networks.

The travel costs and accommodation will be covered by PROMAN, whom the GIZ-SLGA programme has contracted to implement Technical Support to NELGA on Research Communication.

Land Insights: Data, Policy, Tools, and Best Practice series identifies available strategies and tools for comprehending, addressing and resolving land-related challenges in Africa. The series compiles information on available and upcoming tools to effectively manage and regulate land resources, manage data to inform policy decisions and share best practices to improve land outcomes.

Research

The Assessment of Land Use Efficiencies of Ghanaian Cities: Case Study of Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, study shows that land in Ghana cities that was either agricultural land or grassland has been converted to built-up land use/land cover, which is indeed a challenge for urban agriculture. M.S Aduah and Mantey develop guidelines to inform urban development in Ghana.

Policy Perspectives

Climate Resilience – What can we learn from Pastoral Systems in Africa’s Drylands policy brief by Saverio Krätli, Christine Lottje, Friederike Mikulcak, Wiebke Förch, and Tobias Feldt identifies lessons learned from pastoralism which smallholder farmers in drylands can learn from to address the challenge of sustainably producing food in an increasingly unpredictable climate.

Felicity Addo, Amanda Palazzo, Petr Havlík, and Ansa Heyl policy brief on Securing Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems for The Gambia recommends the co-development of resilient food and land-use systems to help bridge the gap between demand for sustainable, healthy food and attainable food supply in The Gambia.

Food Security: Strengthening Africa’s Food Systems makes its way into Foresight Africa’s top priorities for the continent in 2023

Manuals and Frameworks

The Land Degradation Surveillance Framework Field Manual is a comprehensive method for assessing soil and land health, from the field to using new and advanced data analytics by Tor-G. Vågen and Leigh Ann Winowiecki

The Compendium of best practices for housing in Africa was produced by the Build Solid Ground project to document positive stories of change in the areas of adequate and affordable housing, including basic services, land tenure and slum upgrading.

An Introductory Guide : To Responsible Land-Based Investment for Communities, Government And Investors, Achieving Responsible Land-Based Investments: A manual for communities, Incorporating Responsible Land-Based Investment Principles into Investor Policies, and Promoting and Facilitating and Regulating Responsible Land-Based Investment are diverse tools in support of land and its investments in Africa.

IFAD and FAO Technical guide on combining geospatial technology and participatory methods for securing tenure rights provides project designers and implementers orientation on combining participatory methods and geomatics technology to strengthen legitimate tenure rights in land-based investments.

Making way: developing national legal and policy frameworks for pastoral mobility handbook calls for the legal recognition and securing of pastoral mobility to safeguard and facilitate a continuous stream of economic and social benefits for pastoralists, countries, and the environment.