Strengthening Land Governance: Highlights from Uganda’s Capacity Development Workshop

In a bid to fortify Uganda’s land administration system and enhance sustainable development, key stakeholders convened for a Capacity Development workshop happened 29^th January 2024 leading to a training of Master trainers that was conducted from February 12th to 23rd, 2024. Supported by Strengthening Advisories Capacity for Land Governance in Africa (SLGA) in partnership with the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development (MLHUD) of Uganda, the workshop marked a significant step towards enhancing expertise and resources vital for effective land governance.

During the workshop, participants, including representatives from government bodies, academia, and development partners engaged in validating essential components such as capacity needs assessment, syllabi development, and criteria for selecting master trainers. Emphasising collaborative efforts, the initiative aimed to lay the foundation for a comprehensive strategy tailored to Uganda’s unique land sector needs.

A highlight of the capacity development strategy was the training of master trainers, tasked with cascading knowledge to district and sub-county levels. Focused on thematic areas such as land administration, physical planning, and conflict resolution, the training aimed to equip trainers with the necessary skills to drive transformative change in land governance across the country.

The SLGA program played a crucial role in supporting and facilitating the workshop and the training, further underscoring the commitment of local governance structures to effective land governance. This initiative underscores Uganda’s commitment to equitable resource allocation and sustainable development, positioning the land sector for enhanced effectiveness and resilience in the face of evolving challenges.