As we welcome the Ethiopian New Year, we at Land for Life Ethiopia reflect with gratitude on the progress made toward sustainable land use and resilient communities. May 2018 E.C. bring renewed hope, greener landscapes, and stronger partnerships for a better future for people and planet. Melkam Addis Amet!
Land for Life Ethiopia hosted a two-day Consultation Workshop on Land Governance, bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and development partners to strengthen dialogue on inclusive and sustainable land management in Ethiopia. The workshop opened with a warm welcome and a clear outline of its objectives, setting the stage for
Land for Life Ethiopia recently convened a high-level workshop on “Impacts of the Carbon Credit Market on Land Governance Systems: The Ethiopian Context” at Azeman Hotel, Addis Ababa. This multi-stakeholder dialogue brought together representatives from government, academia, civil society, and the private sector to explore the fast-evolving carbon credit
Land for Life Ethiopia completed a Capacity Building Training on Integrated Land Use Planning and Implementation, held in Bishoftu, Lake Land Inn. Hotel.The two-day training brought together 27 key participants from federal ministries and regional bureaus spanning agriculture, land, water, infrastructure, environment, mining, and social affairs. Together, we explored
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen land governance and community awareness, Land for Life Ethiopia successfully conducted a two-day capacity-building training in Bishoftu, focusing on the Oromia Rural Land Administration and Use Proclamation No. 248, with particular attention to the new Proclamation No. 249 on investment and
Land for Life Ethiopia held a community training in Adami Tulu with 27 participants (14 women, 13 men). The session focused on land rights, fair investment, environmental care, and women’s inclusion. Many participants shared that they had limited awareness about their land rights before the session. The training helped
Land for Life Ethiopia hosted a CILGF in Bika Kebele, Modjo, bringing together 26 community members (12 men and 14 women) for an open and honest dialogue on a critical issue: women’s land rights. Over four hours, participants shared powerful stories and reflections on how land rights, or the
Land for Life Ethiopia hosted a half-day consultation in Addis Ababa under the theme: “The Impact of Large-Scale Investments on Land Rights and the Current Contexts.” Twenty representatives from civil society, academia, international NGOs, and government convened to reflect on both the promise and peril of land-based investments. Dr.
Land for Life Ethiopia held a full-day legal training event in Bishoftu, which was attended by 27 participants from various government and community sectors. The training tackled two pressing issues: the challenges of contract farming and the legal rights surrounding rural Land in Oromia. The sessions were led by
Land for Life-Ethiopia recently held a two-day capacity-building training on “Land Governance and Policy in the Ethiopian Context” in Bishoftu, Oromia. The training brought together 21 participants from government offices, civil society organizations, and the private sector, creating a vibrant space for learning, discussion, and collaboration. Facilitated by Dr.