Trainings

Through partnerships with leading universities across Africa, NELGA provides high-quality training opportunities to build the capacity of African land professionals, researchers, and students to address complex land governance challenges. These partnerships offer accredited courses, online learning, and scholarship programs to enhance land governance expertise on the continent.

Flagship Training Programs

Political Economy of Land Governance in Africa

One of NELGA’s flagship programs, this accredited course has trained over 300 land professionals from 39 African countries. Delivered by the Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) at the University of the Western Cape, the course explores the political, social, and economic dimensions of land governance in Africa.
Learn more about the course on the PLAAS website

Online Courses

Introduction to Responsible Land Administration
A 3-hour, self-paced online course based on the first chapter of the Teaching Essentials for Responsible Land Administration (TERLA). Developed by NELGA and partners, this course introduces the core values and principles of responsible land administration and is available in English and French on Atingi.
Access in English | Accéder en français

Land Conflict Management in Africa
Developed by NELGA Central Africa, this French-language Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) provides practical tools for understanding and addressing land conflicts on the continent.
Accéder au cours sur Atingi

Maximising Research Impact: Driving Change and Making a Difference
A self-paced online course designed to help researchers and young professionals enhance their research communication skills, increase engagement with various audiences, and drive real-world change. Available in English and French on Atingi.
Access in English | Accéder en français

Scholarships

To support academic excellence and research, NELGA — in collaboration with its partner universities and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) — has awarded over 160 scholarships, including 70 PhDs and 48 MScs, with an additional 47 funded from other sources.

With ongoing collaborations across numerous African universities, NELGA remains committed to expanding access to quality education and fostering a new generation of land governance experts across the continent.