Over the past nine years, the project on Supporting Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests (VGGT)has helped countries make political commitments towards the eradication of hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition, with the explicit outcome of increasing awareness among decision makers, development partners, and society at large regarding access to natural resources. The project enhanced global processes to improve governance of tenure through collaborative partnerships for longer lasting impacts, while promoting the application of VGGT capacity development tools and materials. This initiative addressed tenure rights of vulnerable groups, gender equality, conflict prevention, increased participation, and multi-stakeholder processes. The geographical coverage of the project included countries and regions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Land Portal are holding two webinars, on Wednesday, October 27th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CEST and on Thursday, October 28th from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM CEST, to showcase the results achieved, learnings gained and key challenges to improving governance of tenure in different countries during the implementation project. These events aim also to document best practices for interventions in improving governance of tenure and securing tenure rights to feed into future project designs.
The event on October 27th will focus on project activities in Asia and Africa, where English - French interpretation will be provided. The event on October 28th will focus on project activities in West Africa and Latin America, where interpretation will be provided in English, French and Spanish.
We look forward to your engagement and participation.
Register now for the event on October 27th.
Register now for the event on October 28th.
Background
The Voluntary Guidelines on the Responsible Governance of Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests in the Context of National Food Security (VGGT) were endorsed by the Committee on World Food Security in May 2012. These Voluntary Guidelines have been described as a catalyst leading to improvements in conditions under which land is held or occupied in agricultural sectors. The Voluntary Guidelines address problems of weak governance of tenure and the growing pressure on natural resources, providing the basis for countries to achieve food security for all.
Since 2012, the FAO has provided technical assistance, training and capacity development, as well as support to the assessment, formulation, and implementation of relevant national policies and laws in nearly 60 countries. In these processes, FAO has been working in close collaboration with the national authorities, civil society, pastoralist organizations, traditional chiefs, and other technical and financial partners to build a participatory approach for improving governance of tenure.
Capturing Knowledge from the Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Governance of Tenure (VGGT): Africa and Asia
Agenda
27 October, 2021
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Description/Panelist |
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Opening |
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Welcome address |
Darryl Vhugen |
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Opening plenary |
Adriano Campolina |
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Introduction to Mekong Region with country examples (Cambodia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Viet Nam) |
Louisa J.M. Jansen |
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Introduction to Africa with country examples (Malawi, Namibia and Pan-Africa) |
Mackay Rigava |
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Panel Discussion: Recognition and protection of customary tenure right systems |
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Panel commentary with inputs from Event participants: - Recognition and protection of customary tenure right systems - Strengthened policy, legal and institutional frameworks for enhancing tenure rights, and safeguarding tenure in context of land-based investments. |
H.E. Kim Nong |
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Khitlaxay Kokmila |
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Devie Chilonga |
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Dr. Mark West |
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Eugene Kanguatjivi |
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Dr. Phong Ahn Nguyen |
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Q&A session |
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Break/video |
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Second Thematic Session: |
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Integration of VGGT principles to UNCCD convention |
Sasha Alexander |
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Aurélie Brès |
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Q&A session |
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Conclusions and closing |
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Key takeaways |
Javier Molina Cruz |
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Event Closure |
Darryl Vhugen |
Capturing Knowledge from the Implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines: West Africa and Latin America
Agenda
28 October, 2021
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Activity |
Description/Panelist |
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Opening |
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Welcome address |
Darryl Vhugen |
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Opening plenary |
Benjamin Davis |
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First panel: Support for the improvement, revision and implementation of the policy and legal frameworks |
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Introduction |
Jean-Maurice Durand |
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New Land Policy: Niger |
Dr Abouba SAIDOU |
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National reform process in Senegal |
Tanor Meissa Dieng |
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Implementation: Colombia |
Juan Manuel Noguera Martínez |
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Regional frameworks: Sahel |
Dr Bio Goura SOULE |
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Q&A session |
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Second panel: Successful experiences and lessons learned on formalization and regularization of tenure rights in local contexts |
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Introduction |
Alejandra Vega |
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Colombia: Hoja de Ruta meth participativa e incluyente |
Alvaro Diaz Guerra |
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Senegal: In favor of women and youth |
El Hadji Faye |
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Q&A session |
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Break/video |
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Presentations: |
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Introduction |
Francesca Romano |
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Regional programme for pastoral land |
Wissal Gharbi |
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The experience of using Technical Guide 6 in local context, experience from Niger |
Amadou Halilou |
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Colombia: strengthening capacities of government institutions and CSOs in tenure rights |
Manuel Correa Ibarguen |
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Q&A session |
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Third panel: From VGGT support to more inclusive approach on natural resource management and climate change |
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Introduction |
Sofia Espinosa |
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Fortalecimiento de capacidades institucionales y de sociedad civil para la gestión territorial en áreas protegidas. Case Study: Colombia |
Carolina Jarro |
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Integration of VGGT principles to UNCCD convention |
Sasha Alexander |
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Knowat initiative: inspired from the VGGT to fight water scarcity |
Benjamin Kiersch |
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Q&A session |
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Conclusions and closing |
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Conclusions |
Javier Molina Cruz |
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Closing |
Darryl Vhugen |