While still one of the poorest countries in the world, Ethiopia has made major advances in reducing poverty levels and increasing agricultural production in recent years. However, the pace of progress is constrained by inefficiencies in the rural land sector, including weak documentation and management of land rights.
The Land Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), raised incomes for rural poor and vulnerable populations in Ethiopia and enhanced economic growth through second-level land certification and improved rural land administration. The team worked with the government of Ethiopia to improve land tenure security for farmers and boost their productivity, especially among women.
Sample Activities
Implement a second-level land certification process to register 14 million parcels of rural land, with 70 percent of holders being women (either jointly or individually).
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