NELGA Celebrates a Decade of Achievements at the World Bank Land Conference

The African Land Policy Centre, in collaboration with partner universities and GIZ, organised the Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa NELGA Breakfast at this year’s World Bank Land Conference in Washington, DC. This special event, attended by 33 partners, marked the 10-year anniversary of NELGA and served as a platform to share progress, experiences and forge new partnerships.

The breakfast event highlighted NELGA’s substantial achievements over the past decade. From developing country-specific curricula to providing over 132 scholarships and delivering 51 short-term training sessions, NELGA has significantly enhanced capacity building in land governance across Africa. The network’s success is underscored by its more than 70 partner institutions in over 40 countries, all working together to build capacities for the implementation of the AU Agenda on Land.

The Breakfast aimed to attract more partners and ensure the sustainability of NELGA’s programs. Partners expressed a strong interest in collaborating with NELGA, particularly in ongoing research and capacity-building initiatives.

The NELGA Breakfast was a celebration of past successes and a call to action for future collaborations. As NELGA moves forward with its strategic plan for 2023-2027, the focus will remain on fostering knowledge development, supporting policy processes, and building institutional capacities. This milestone event paves the way for increased cooperation, ensuring that NELGA continues to play a pivotal role in land governance and sustainable development across Africa.