Governance In Land Administration

The Governance in Land Administration Project is in full swing. After an initial presentation of the fundamental concept during the World Bank Land Thematic Group Mini-Retreat, Tony spent a very busy week meeting with Bank staff discussing their ideas and experiences on land administration projects. Not being a typical LEI project, these face to face encounters provided a crucial stage in developing an understanding of the project needs and significantly expanding our coverage of land administration issues in a global context.

Upon return Kate and Tony have been busily preparing a large Conceptual Framework Report with the assistance of our close colleagues and associates. With seriously short deadlines and a huge research study ahead of us we have been calling on the assistance of some of our close colleagues and associates. Once the draft report is completed by the 7th January, more activities begin to roll out, including: an e-discussion, additional World Bank presentations to the advisory committee, a regional workshop, 5 country case studies (Burkina Faso, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Peru and Tanzania) and wrapping up with a final synthesis report. Expected to be complete by November 2008, it will be a very busy but exciting next few months for all involved.

Check out the GLTN forum website for our topic posting http://www.gltn.net/en/forum/listcat.html. The e-Discussion isto be held from January 14th –25th.

We look forward to reading your contributions!

Provided by Kate Dalrymple