NELGA Anglophone West Africa Alumni Network Launched at Kumasi Workshop

Kumasi, Ghana – The Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa (NELGA) recently concluded a successful workshop focused on sustainability and alumni engagement in Kumasi, Ghana. The workshop served as a platform for reflection and consultation after a decade of NELGA’s implementation in Anglophone West Africa, with the aim of drawing lessons, enhancing achievements, and solidifying progress towards institutional sustainability.

A key outcome of the three-day event was the official launch of the NELGA Anglophone West Africa Alumni Network. This network will provide ongoing support to former beneficiaries of NELGA programs and enhance the network’s effectiveness in the region. The workshop facilitated insightful discussions among NELGA experts, focal points, and civil society organisations, allowing participants to share experiences and lessons learned from implementing various NELGA activities.

The workshop also emphasised gender equity and produced a comprehensive report outlining a roadmap for the alumni network. This roadmap will guide the network’s operations and ensure the continued engagement of its members. In addition to the roadmap, a plan for the organisation and functionality of the alumni network for further solidifying its foundation for future success has been developed.

By fostering connections, peer exchange, mentorship opportunities, and job and funding circulation, the alumni network is expected to strengthen NELGA both regionally and across the continent. This initiative reflects NELGA’s commitment to building a lasting impact on land governance in Africa.