SLGA/NELGA Celebrates Achievements of the GIZ PILUP II Project

The GIZ-Participatory Integrated Land Use Planning II (PILUP II) project, in collaboration with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Planning and Development, recently concluded its successful three-year journey (2022–2024) with a closing workshop in Addis Ababa. As a close partner, SLGA/NELGA actively participated in the event to honor the project’s achievements and reflect on its impact.

The workshop brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including political and implementing partners, experts, civil society organizations, and development partners. It highlighted the significant role of SLGA/NELGA in bridging Ethiopia’s national land priorities with the African Union’s continental land agenda. Through its Ethiopia Country Component, SLGA/NELGA supported the development of standards for land data transfer and management, addressing the digital divide in geospatial information in line with the United Nations Integrated Geospatial Information Framework (UN-IGIF). These contributions have been pivotal in promoting evidence-based decision-making across key sectors.

The event also served as a platform to share lessons learned, showcase best practices, and foster collaboration. A preview of the upcoming Land Governance III project (2025–2027) was introduced, signaling a continued focus on land policy reforms, rural land consolidation, and enhanced land use planning.

For SLGA/NELGA, this marks the culmination of a successful partnership and a renewed commitment to advancing sustainable, inclusive land governance in Ethiopia and beyond.