Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA)

#YILAA_NAMIBIA: Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA) is grateful to have participated in the Sub-regional Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa -NELGA Sustainability and Alumni Workshop that took place in Harare, Zimbabwe, throught its country Director Cathrine Marenga. The workshop provided an opportunity for young people to engage in land governance matters which is crucial for empowering young people in defending their land rights. This event brought together various NELGA members to forge a sustainable roadmap for NELGA and to foster discussions on building a NELGA alumni network. NELGA North Africa Nelga AOF Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa -NELGA Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH GIZ African Union International Land Coalition G20 Global Land Initiative Arab Land Initiative Cathrine Marenga Uchendu Eugene Chigbu Innocent Antoine HOUEDJI

Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA) is happy to be a partner for the 8th ILDC being held at FLAME University and co-organised by Landstack - Center for Land. We are creating the synergy of action between youth associations to become an international Youth network for the promotion and protection of the rights of young people and women; help young people identify and benefit from opportunities relating to state projects and support training and research for young people in the land sector. Landesa Land Portal Foundation International Land Coalition G20 Global Land Initiative Arab Land Initiative Innocent Antoine HOUEDJI Adèle Christine Gloire AMANH Emmanuel Nduka Landstack - Center for Land Pranab Choudhury Grace Ananda Juliet Inyangala Tsuma, MCK The event starts tomorrow, stay tuned for conference proceedings.

#YLMPA: JOIN OUR UPCOMING WEBINAR: LAND RIGHTS AS A PATHWAY TO LOCALLY-MANAGED ECOSYSTEMS The Regional Platform on Locally-Managed Ecosystems, in partnership with the National Land Coalition (NLC) of Senegal and the Youth and Land Multi-Stakeholder Platform in Africa (#YLMPA) hosted by Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA), invites you to an enlightening webinar focused on the intersection of land rights and ecosystem management. OBJECTIVES: - Strengthen stakeholder capacities on the link between land rights and ecosystem management. - Share success stories of local landholders’ contributions to ecosystem sustainability. - Develop advocacy messages for upcoming international conferences (COP 29 and COP 16). - Establish a Community of Practice for ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing. Date: 6 November 2024 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM EAT Venue: Join via Zoom : https://lnkd.in/gnmyEVHU Innocent Antoine HOUEDJI Moïse MBIMBE Eva Maria Anyango Okoth Michael Taylor Anne Hidalgo Deborah Oyugi Adèle Christine Gloire AMANH Marie Pierre DOSSOU Innocent Antoine HOUEDJI George Ndirangu Juliet Inyangala Tsuma, MCK Grace Ananda Jane Craigie Jane Mwangi Landesa Land Portal Foundation Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS) NELGA North Africa Network of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa -NELGA Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti

#Partners_Voice: L’une des ressources les plus indispensables à la promotion de l’entrepreneuriat agricole est la terre. Ce constat est d’autant si pertinent que des échanges entre acteurs du secteur agricole en font une préoccupation dans les instances de concertation. A la dernière session du comité d’orientation stratégique de #EJASA (Emploi des Jeunes pour l'Amélioration de la Sécurité Alimentaire), précédé d’une visite de site de production des agripreneurs, les problèmes relatifs à la sécurisation des sites de production des agripreneurs a été l’un des constats forts qui fait objet de discussion suivi de recommandations. C'est dans cette optique, que SNV Benin en partenariat avec Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA) organise la formation au profit des coachs accompagnateurs des agripreneurs en vue de les outiller pour un meilleur accompagnement des agripreneurs dans la sécurisation de leur site de production. Cette formation se deroule actuellement. Nos remerciements sinceres a SNV pour la confiance. FAO World Food Programme Léa OUOROU YERIMA Léa Land Portal Foundation International Land Coalition Innocent Antoine HOUEDJI Deborah Oyugi pacifique kanyiki AgriPredict Union des Jeunes Agriculteurs Modernes UJAM Magazine Panafricain AGRI-CULTURE Agripreneurs Africa African Development Bank Group African Union West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) ECOWAS Commission Grace Ananda Faith Alubbe Rik Wouters

Congratulations WiLDAF Tanzania. We thank you for your great participation.

#Acknowledgement for Supporting the Fourth International and Land Governance Conference in Africa (#CIGOFA4) to Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, GIZ Côte d'Ivoire, GIZ Tanzania and EAC, Landesa, International Land Coalition and our technical partners such as IHS, Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam, FIG Young Surveyors Network (YSN), African Development Bank Group, African Union, UNCCD Youth Caucus, Land Portal Foundation, Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Landstack - Center for Land, IGAD Youth and Land Program, #CICODEV, #RECONCILE, #Tanzania_land_Alliance, TNRF Arusha On behalf of the Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA), we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable support in making the Fourth International Youth and Land Governance Conference (CIGOFA4) held in Arusha, Tanzania, from 20th to 24th of October 2024, a resounding success. The success of CIGOFA4 would not have been possible without the collaborative spirit and generous contributions from you, our esteemed partner. Your commitment to the acceleration of youth land rights coupled with sustainable land restoration, management and governance, not only enabled us to bring together diverse voices and experiences from across the continent but also strengthened our efforts to advance meaningful dialogue and action on critical land and environmental issues. Throughout the conference, your support was instrumental in empowering young leaders, enhancing capacity-building sessions, and ensuring a platform for productive networking and knowledge-sharing on youth land rights. This event has inspired countless young people to become the very drivers of the much-needed change needed within their countries, communities and the African continent as a whole. For your trust, support and kindness, YILAA is grateful and hope to have you as a solid foundation block in the journey of CIGOFA.  Dr Monica Mhoja Juliet Inyangala Tsuma, MCK Juliet Grace Luwedde Innocent Antoine HOUEDJI Grace Ananda Faith Alubbe Eva Maria Anyango Okoth Moïse MBIMBE Deborah Oyugi Augustine Nyakatoma pacifique kanyiki OUMAR SYLLA Nsama Nsemiwe Christian J Mesmer Adèle Christine Gloire AMANH

La quatrième conférence internationale sur la jeunesse et la gouvernance foncière (CIGOFA 4), qui s'est tenue à Arusha, en Tanzanie, a été rendue possible grâce à votre engagement et à vos contributions passionnées. Grâce à nos échanges dynamiques, nous avons défini des recommandations concrètes pour accélérer les droits fonciers des jeunes et promouvoir une gouvernance foncière plus équitable et durable. Ensemble, nous avons défini des actions spécifiques pour les gouvernements, les institutions régionales, les chefs traditionnels, les OSC et la jeunesse africaine elle-même. Nous sommes heureux de partager les recommandations de cette conférence, conçues pour guider nos actions et celles de nos partenaires régionaux, nationaux et internationaux. Nous vous remercions tous pour vos contributions et votre dévouement constant. Ensemble, nous construisons un avenir où les jeunes Africains pourront s'épanouir sur leurs terres ! #CIGOFA4 #Jeunesse_africaine #Gouvernance_des_terres #Droits_fonciers #Développement_durable

The 4th International Youth and Land Governance Conference (CIGOFA 4), held in Arusha, Tanzania, was made possible through your commitment and passionate contributions. Through our dynamic exchanges, we defined concrete recommendations to accelerate youth Land Rights and promote more equitable and sustainable land governance. Together, we established specific actions for governments, regional institutions, traditional leaders, CSOs, and African youth themselves. We are pleased to share the recommendations from this conference, designed to guide our actions and those of our regional, national, and international partners. Thank you all for your contributions and ongoing dedication. Together, we are building a future where African youth can thrive on their land! #CIGOFA4 #AfricanYouth #LandGovernance #LandRights #SustainableDevelopment

#CIGOFA_4 aims to empower youth for sustainable futures.

All the Youth Initiative for Land in Africa (YILAA) thank so much Land Portal Foundation for your great communication support. We are grateful.