Sustainable Financing of Land Registration and Land Administration

The session explored sustainable financing mechanisms for land registration and land administration, emphasizing the integration of financing into the program cycle to enhance implementation. It commenced with an overview of the session's objectives, underscoring the significance of sustainable financing and introducing conceptual models and guidelines for incorporating self-financing strategies into land programs. The discussion highlighted experiences from various countries, illustrating diverse approaches to financing land registration. Uganda's contributory model for customary land registration demonstrated a community-driven funding mechanism, while Tanzania's self-financing approach showcased the financial autonomy achievable through village land registration. Ethiopia's initiatives focused on incentives to improve urban cadastre registration, thereby boosting revenue. Additionally, carbon financing of forest land tenure was presented as a viable financial model, indicating potential benefits for forest conservation. A panel discussion, featuring experts from different countries and institutions, addressed the successes and challenges encountered in implementing these models. This dialogue provided a platform for sharing insights, responding to queries, and fostering collaboration. In conclusion, the establishment of a Special Interest Group on Sustainable Finance (SIGSF) was proposed to continue discussions beyond the session. This group aims to convene regularly, offering a peer-to-peer forum to further explore and research specific financial themes relevant to land administration. The emphasis throughout the session remained on developing sustainable and self-financed systems that could be adapted to diverse contexts, with a focus on long-term viability and effectiveness.


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