Chairman Kpakio is doing this through high-level engagements with partners, including the UNDP. The LLA boss is making a compelling case for increase fundings to continue its customary land formalization activities, improve service delivery, and expand access to land rights for rural communities in a quest to reduce land disputes and conflicts.
The LLA boss during his engagement with the UNDP Resident Representative, Hon. Aliuo Dia, expressed thanks and appreciation to the UNDP for the level of support over the years. He said the LLA remains forever grateful to the UNDP family.
On his part, the UNDP Resident Representative, Hon. Aliuo Dia, welcomed the LLA delegation and promised to work with the LLA to achieve its quest for increased funding. He said the land sector plays a key role in Liberia's developmental agenda, thus, attention must be given to the LLA to do more. He said the UNDP will work with the Embassy of Sweden to see where SIDA (SLSL project) has stopped and where the UNDP can come in with support.
Further, Chairman Kpakio at the end of the meeting stated that his greatest desire is to see about 80% of customary community lands formalized across the country. Achieving this according to Chairman Kpakio will require bold partnerships, innovative financing, and strong political will. He said it is not just a land reform, it is a pathway to peace, stability, and inclusive development.
Moreover, strategic discussions centered around sourcing funding for the LLA were held. Thus, the LLA delegation expressed great optimism for greater results.
The UNDP has supported the LLA in delivering tangible results across selected counties, strengthening operations across County Land Offices, enhancing service delivery, and thus, providing support that witnessed 35 customary communities secure statutory land deeds.
These efforts according to actors in the sectors have reduced land disputes, empowered women and youth, and minimized disputes and conflicts across communities within concession areas in the selected counties.
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Published by: David Emmanuel Chedeh
