Access to land is vital for inclusive economic growth, sustainable development and food security. Globalization increases national and international pressures on land for food production; but also tourism, urbanization, nature conservation, mining, climate change, etc. spur the demand for land. Diverging interests and competing claims need to be managed – to prevent conflict, to protect local rights and livelihoods, to stimulate inclusive economic development and ensure food security, from the global to the household level. Land governance is essential in managing these processes of inclusion and exclusion.

Workshop

This workshop introduces participants to state-of-the-art knowledge and current debates on the linkages between land governance and food security in Uganda. Participants will share own experiences and learn about best practices in land governance, policies and regulations, and how to optimize the food security outcomes of activities. Topics are discussed in interactive minicourses, presentations by local experts, solution-oriented workshops and field visits. Topics include: international and national land and food policies; the role of local governments, farmer organizations, civil society and private sector in land governance and food security; access to land for food production; gender and land; and conflict transformation.

This workshop is part of a Netherlands Land Academy (LANDac) and Food & Business Knowledge Platform (F&BKP) learning trajectory that also includes pre-workshop assignments and (post-workshop) networking and continued coaching and reflection.

Target Group

Policy makers, civil society, private sector, researchers, journalists, other interested stakeholders