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Land governance encompasses a spectrum of activities and policies essential for the effective management of land and natural resources, designed to achieve various political and social objectives. Its scope extends beyond mere administration and regulation, encompassing the intricate balance between environmental sustainability, socioeconomic development, and the preservation of citizens' rights. Societal Development serves as a cornerstone for a nation's holistic resource management strategy, ensuring the sustainable utilization of natural assets while safeguarding the rights and interests of its populace. By fostering an environment of fairness and accountability, transparent land governance mechanisms contribute significantly to poverty reduction efforts in societies. In essence, good and transparent land governance stands as a pivotal element in a nation's developmental trajectory. Its impact resonates across various sectors, steering sustainable resource management, upholding citizen rights, and serving as a potent tool in the pursuit of poverty reduction and inclusive growth agendas.
08-10 December 2021
Online Experts
NUST - Prof Chigbu
Professor Department of Land and Property Sciences
Dr.-Ing. Michael Klaus
Hanns-Seidel-Foundation Chief Representative of Hanns-Seidel-Foundation
Office Shandong Programm Director Development of Rural Areas in China
Contact Event Organisers
Contact: Mario Suikuta E: dlps.events@nust.na T: +264 61 207 2836
About International Land Governance and Societal Development Conference
The land governance and societal development discourse at the global level are premised on the fact that global common problems (including tenure insecurity, COVID-19 concerns, land degradation, biodiversity loss, land grabbing, and gender imbalance in the exercise of land rights, etc.) require knowledge building and capacity development solutions wherever they may be –in the global south or global north. Although governments must play a primary role in creating an enabling environment for good land governance and societal development, other stakeholders have activities, roles, and responsibilities on the governance of land resources. In response to this, The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), in close cooperation with the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF), will be organizing an interactive international e-conference (incorporation with its partners) for the global public to foster dialogue on the state of land governance and societal development around the world.
Date: 8 - 10 December 2021 Venue: Zoom (Online)
For almost 50 years, the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) has been involved in international cooperation and supports around 90 projects in 75 countries worldwide. For over 40 years, the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has developed a long history in teaching and learning, dating back to 1980 when it started classes in teacher training and secretarial courses. NUST have collaborated with the HSF Office Namibia in various educational projects in the last decade. In August 2021, HSF Office Shandong and NUST signed a Memorandum of Understanding as partners in capacity development in land management. As part of this collaboration, HSF and NUST promote productive sustainability debates and dialogue with various interest groups, and the development of solution-oriented strategies for improving societal challenges. From 2021, the HSF
and NUST established the International Land Governance and Societal Development Conference as a common ground for cross-national and cross-disciplinary knowledge building.
The Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF)
HSF is one of seven non-profit political organizations in the Federal Republic of Germany. It’s a large range of political education -founded on the Christian idea of man and humanistic values which promotes citizens’ engagement in democracy, rule of law, and social market economy. Its educational programmes extend beyond party boundaries and are open to all interested citizens. Its commitment to democracy, peace and development abroad also rests on these foundations.
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
NUST is a public institution based in Windhoek, Namibia. Established in 1996 and was formerly known as the Polytechnic of Namibia until 2015. NUST has a long history dating back to 1980 when it started classes in teacher training and secretarial courses. Today, NUST is ranked as the best higher education institution in Namibia. It is recognized by the African Union (through its Network of Excellence on Land Governance initiative) as a Centre of Excellence on Land Governance in Africa. The international e-conference is organised by the Department of Land and Spatial Science (DLSS) at NUST. The department has 5 people working on different aspects of the conference.
