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South Sudan’s Land Governance and Assessment Framework: A Report
Overview
Juba, South Sudan - The Ministry of Lands has taken over the coordination mechanism for land actors in South Sudan, following a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) highlighting the need for better land governance.
Background
The Land Coordination Forum was previously the main coordination mechanism among land actors in South Sudan. However, the forum has been replaced by the Ministry of Lands, which will now oversee all land-related activities in the country.
Importance of Land Governance
According to the report titled “Report on Land Governance and Assessment Framework (LGAF)”, understanding the land context is crucial for humanitarian organizations working on shelter and protection projects. The report notes that the land rights situation in South Sudan differs from area to area, making it essential for humanitarian actors to understand local land administration systems and key players involved.
Recommendations
To ensure awareness about interlinkages between land and shelter, including due diligence approaches to land and shelter, the report recommends:
- Building up a “who is who” of land administration among host communities and beneficiaries
- Establishing whether community-based shelter support initiatives exist in the area of operations
- Finding out about land disputes in the region and assessing their impact on shelter programming
- Ensuring awareness about interlinkages between land and shelter, including due diligence approaches to land and shelter
Conclusion
The LGAF report provides a crucial framework for humanitarian actors working on shelter and protection projects in South Sudan. By understanding local land administration systems and key players involved, humanitarian actors can ensure that their programs are effective, sustainable, and respectful of local communities’ rights and needs.
Key Recommendations
- Build up a “who is who” of land administration among host communities and beneficiaries
- Establish whether community-based shelter support initiatives exist in the area of operations
- Find out about land disputes in the region and assess their impact on shelter programming
- Ensure awareness about interlinkages between land and shelter, including due diligence approaches to land and shelter