Advancing Land Governance in Sub-Saharan Africa

At the 5th African Land Institutions Network for Community Rights (ALIN) Conference in October 2025, RRI partnered with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Country Planning and the Sierra Leone Land Alliance to convene government representatives from over 16 African countries, along with partners and allies. RRI and its partners played a central role in engaging participants to share experiences on land reform, responsible land governance, and securing community land rights. The conference strengthened efforts to monitor Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and advance the global call to action for Indigenous Peoples’ and local communities’ land rights. It concluded with the signing of the Freetown Declaration promoting inclusive, decentralized, and well-funded land governance reforms.