Multistakeholder Dialogue on the Labor Market for Land Governance Graduates in Liberia

The Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA), hosted a two-day Multistakeholder Dialogue in Monrovia, Liberia, from 24–25 September 2025.

The dialogue brought together key actors from government institutions, universities, the private sector, civil society, and development partners to address the persistent gap between university training and the needs of the labor market in Liberia’s land sector.

Discussions focused on aligning education and professional practice, strengthening collaboration between academia and employers, and fostering entrepreneurship as an alternative pathway for young professionals. Participants also explored opportunities within the West African region to promote career mobility and capacity development in land governance.

The event built on findings from a NELGA-commissioned study assessing graduate employability in the land sector. The study revealed that while Liberia’s universities are producing qualified graduates, many face challenges in securing relevant employment due to limited practical exposure and industry experience.

Over the two days, stakeholders developed a set of recommendations and an actionable roadmap aimed at improving graduate integration into the labor market and enhancing institutional collaboration for better land governance outcomes.

The dialogue reaffirmed NELGA’s commitment to advancing Africa’s land governance agenda through education, research, and policy dialogue that respond directly to national and regional needs.