Community of Practitioners in Land Management (COPRAF) Inaugurated in Senegal

In a big move for land governance in Senegal, the first Community of Practitioners in Land Management (COPRAF) was officially launched on January 26th and 27th, 2024. This initiative creates smooth professional relations among land practitioners for ongoing progress, knowledge exchange, and the refinement of tools and governance mechanisms. The establishment of COPRAF aims to strategically enhance land management practices.

COPRAF’s inception comes in response to the operational challenges preceding legal frameworks in land reforms. This initiative signifies an opportunity to address operational shortcomings, strengthen observed successes, and pave the way for the expansion of pilot projects.

The project Strengthening Land Governance for Africa (SLGA) – Sénégal Country Package supported the establishment of COPRAF aiming to influence policy decisions and improve the institutional and legal framework of land management in Senegal.

Members of the network have access to specialised resources, training and events that allow them to fuel the development of Senegalese skills in the complex treatment of a land issue with delicate societal issues.

As COPRAF takes its first steps to enhance land governance in Senegal, it stands as a significant step towards collaborative efforts and sustainable land management practices in the region.