Harnessing the potential of youth through agriculture, a vital sector in Tanzania’s economy that employs as many as three-quarters of Tanzanian youth, is paramount for the country’s development and economic growth.
Harnessing the potential of youth through agriculture, a vital sector in Tanzania’s economy that employs as many as three-quarters of Tanzanian youth, is paramount for the country’s development and economic growth.
Landesa Land Tenure Specialist Masalu Luhula was quoted in an article about how large-scale agricultural investments can threaten women’s land rights in Tanzania, and how governments can implement successful monitoring efforts to protect women’s land rights.
Landesa’s Africa Region Director Margaret Rugadya spoke to Foreign Policy for a piece on land reform challenges in Uganda.
So far in 2021, Landesa’s programs have strengthened land rights for over 760,000 people. Read more about gender-sensitive land services in India, updates from Myanmar and Cambodia, and additional program highlights in our latest Impact Report.
The Guardian Tanzania interviewed Landesa Land Tenure Specialist Masalu Luhula for an article about land rights and conflict between pastoralists and farmers.
Thursday, Sep. 30th from 3-4:30pm East African Time | 8-9:30am EDT.
The webinar will present the research conducted by the Women’s Land Rights Practitioner Network, formed by Landesa’s visiting professionals from Africa.
Modern land reforms remain indispensable to tackle gender inequality in areas where customary discriminatory practices are dominant. Landesa intern Joy Imbuye examines positive practices and challenges in advancing women’s land rights in select countries in Francophone Africa.
Landesa intern Joy Imbuye examines positive practices and challenges in advancing women’s land rights in select countries in Francophone Africa.
Youth hold enormous potential to incorporate new technologies, build robust agricultural systems, and champion climate action. But to do this, they need secure rights to land—the missing piece in many regions. Explore three selected resources to learn more about the vast potential youth hold to transform our food systems and foster a healthier world.
Joy is interning with Landesa’s Africa team, supporting projects related to youth land rights, women’s land rights, and climate change.