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AFR: Des projets pilotes à l'enregistrement foncier à l'échelle nationale (FR)

Africa
The Africa Region Technical Workshop brought together key stakeholders from Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss the expansion from pilot projects to nationwide land registration. The workshop featured parallel Anglophone and Francophone sessions, aiming to promote knowledge sharing, enhance South-South cooperation, and address common challenges in scaling up land rights registration. Government representatives delivered presentations on relevant topics such as appropriate technologies, institutional frameworks, and the sustainability of land administration reforms.

AFR: From pilots to nationwide registration of land: Lessons learned for future land operations (EN)

Ethiopia
The Africa Region Technical Workshop gathered diverse stakeholders involved in land administration across Sub-Saharan Africa to discuss the transition from pilot projects to nationwide land registration. With parallel sessions in both Anglophone and Francophone tracks, the workshop aimed to foster knowledge sharing, enhance South-South cooperation, and explore innovative solutions to the challenges of scaling up land rights registration.

South Sudan Housing Finance Report

January, 2012
South Sudan
The document titled "South Sudan Housing Finance Report" provides an in-depth examination of South Sudan's housing and financial sector in the aftermath of its independence. It addresses significant challenges such as limited access to housing finance, substandard housing infrastructure, and economic instability. The report underscores the absence of formalized housing policies and the scarcity of financing options for families with low to middle incomes.

Planning Urban Settlements in South Sudan: Basic Concepts

January, 2016
South Sudan
"Planning Urban Settlements in South Sudan: Basic Concepts" is a manual prepared by the South Sudanese Ministry of Housing and Physical Planning, with support from UN-Habitat. This document provides guidance for designing and upgrading urban settlements in South Sudan, addressing challenges caused by rapid urbanization, lack of capacity, and unplanned settlements. The manual offers practical solutions for urban planning, including land use allocation, infrastructure development, and community involvement.

Post-War Development and the Land Question in South Sudan

January, 2008
South Sudan
The document titled "Post-War Development and the Land Question in South Sudan" provides an in-depth examination of the land question in South Sudan, a critical issue that was central to the prolonged conflict between the Government of Sudan and the SPLM/A. It underscores the difficulties of reconciling customary land tenure with neoliberal development paradigms in the aftermath of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The paper delves into land governance, the resettlement of displaced populations, and the necessity for inclusive land policies.

THE PUBLIC PREMISES EVICTION ACT, 2006

January, 2006
South Sudan
"The Public Premises Eviction Act, 2006" is a legislative document that serves to provide the government with the necessary power and authority to respond effectively and swiftly to its need for premises. This Act is particularly relevant to land governance as it outlines the government's rights and procedures in acquiring and managing public premises.

Reform of the Urban Water and Sanitation Sectors in South Sudan

January, 2015
South Sudan
The document titled "Reform of the Urban Water and Sanitation Sectors in South Sudan" is a final report that summarizes the USAID-supported SUWASA project, which was aimed at improving urban water and sanitation services in South Sudan. The project focused on capacity building, institutional reform, and infrastructure enhancement, providing support to the South Sudan Urban Water Corporation (SSUWC) and local urban water stations in Wau, Maridi, and Juba. The project introduced commercial principles, improved water supply systems, and developed a sanitation investment plan for Juba.

South Sudan Country Presentation on Forest Management and Climate Change

January, 2016
South Sudan
The document titled "South Sudan Country Presentation on Forest Management and Climate Change" provides a comprehensive overview of South Sudan's forest resources and their significant role in addressing climate change. It highlights the various types and coverage of forests in the country, the ongoing challenges posed by deforestation, and the vulnerabilities related to climate change. The mandate of the Directorate of Forestry, which focuses on sustainable forest management, afforestation, and biodiversity conservation, is also discussed in detail.

Fifth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity a South Sudan

January, 2015
South Sudan
The document titled "Fifth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity in South Sudan" provides an overview of the biodiversity status, trends, threats, and progress toward global biodiversity targets in South Sudan. Prepared by the Ministry of Environment, the report emphasizes the rich biodiversity of South Sudan, which includes unique species and ecosystems such as the Sudd wetlands and the Imatong Forest. Despite facing challenges such as deforestation, poaching, and climate change, the report underscores the potential of biodiversity to bolster sustainable development.

National Adaptation Programme of Actions (NAPA) to Climate Change a South Sudan

January, 2016
South Sudan
The National Adaptation Programme of Actions (NAPA) to Climate Change in South Sudan, developed by the country's Ministry of Environment, identifies and prioritizes urgent climate change adaptation needs in five key areas: environment, water resources, agriculture, disaster risk reduction, and policy frameworks. The report outlines 28 adaptation projects designed to address vulnerabilities caused by increasing droughts, erratic rainfall, and floods, all of which pose significant threats to livelihoods and development.