Access to Land and Tenure

The document "Analysis across Darfur based on 8 studies -PBF fund" highlights the importance of land governance in resolving conflicts and building lasting peace in Darfur, Sudan. The Native Administration is identified as a vital local institution for mediating land disputes, and support from both the government and international actors is advocated to enhance their role. The establishment of the National Land Commission and the Darfur Land Commission is recommended, with a focus on developing clear mandates and frameworks to address unlawful land occupation. The document also emphasizes the necessity of considering the land rights of 'secondary occupants' along with the rights of the displaced population. The study further underscores the significance of secure tenure of agricultural land as a key to durable solutions. While individual land registration has been the primary focus of land tenure reform in Sub-Saharan Africa, the document suggests exploring alternatives to secure land tenure for disadvantaged groups. The document also advocates for gender equality in both customary and statutory tenure arrangements, calling for Sudan policymakers to recognize women's rights to access and own land. The land needs and rights of the nomad Darfuri communities are also highlighted as an important part of the peacebuilding and durable solutions process. The document concludes by emphasizing that securing housing, land, and property rights is crucial to durable solutions for displaced populations in Darfur, as it addresses one of the root causes of the conflict.