We are delighted to share the launch of a new Land Facility Country Support Project in Zambia.
The project will support the strengthening of land administration capacities of customary leaders, as well as facilitate inter-ministerial coordination with customary leaders and communities on clarifying township and chiefdom boundaries, local area planning, administration of agricultural and resettlement schemes, artisanal mining capacities in customary areas and community forest management.
This launch brought together ministries, customary authorities and civil society to learn more about what the FCDO funded Land Facility programme will be supporting in Zambia.
In the opening remarks, Kelvin Chabulembwa (Assistant Director, Department of Physical Planning, Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development) mentions that “this programme is a step forwards in making sure our lands are properly managed, communities protected and our development is inclusive”. Patrick Mucheleka (Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources – pictured) provided opening remarks, welcoming the project. The launch was further supported by Nikolaus Clemenz (Climate and Environment Advisor, British High Commission Lusaka – pictured).
Matt Sommerville (Land Facility Technical Lead – pictured) reflects that the agenda of this project is about shared responsibility and is not just about drawing maps or registering villages. This project supports #landgovernance that is fair, inclusive and future ready.
