Title: Africa Land Policy Conference 2023 to be held in Addis Ababa
Introduction :
The fifth edition of the Conference on Land Policy in Africa (CLPA) will take place from 21 to 24 November 2023 in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. This major event, co-organized by the African Center for Land Policy (CLPA) and the Ethiopian government, will bring together experts from government, academia, research, traditional authorities, non-state actors, the private sector and development partners. The theme of this edition will be “Promoting sustainable land governance in Africa to accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)”.
Development :
The main objective of the Conference on Land Policies in Africa is to strengthen capacities for the development, implementation and monitoring of land policies on the continent. By promoting better access to knowledge and information, this conference aims to support the development of evidence-based land policies. Dialogue between different actors will also promote networking, partnerships and resources for effective land governance in Africa.
The theme of this edition, linked to the theme of the African Union for the year 2023 (“Acceleration of the implementation of the AfCFTA”), underlines the importance of the AfCFTA in the economic development of the continent. By bringing together land experts, the conference aims to generate stronger political commitment and accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA. The objective is to enable African citizens to fully benefit from the opportunities offered by this continental free trade area, thus contributing to the achievement of the ambitions of Agenda 2063.
During the conference, many sub-themes will be discussed, such as good practices in the development of land policies promoting cross-border trade in Africa, the promotion of inclusive and transparent land governance practices, the establishment of effective land institutions, as well as monitoring and evaluation of land governance.
Conclusion :
The Africa Land Policy Conference 2023 in Addis Ababa provides a unique opportunity for land stakeholders to come together and exchange best practices in land governance in Africa. By promoting enhanced collaboration and effective networking, this conference will help accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA and promote sustainable development on the continent. This major event will strengthen the capacities of different stakeholders and contribute to the establishment of land policies based on evidence.