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World Bank Land Conference
World Bank Land Conference

Location

1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC
United States

 

The World Bank Land Conference is a premier global forum that has shaped the land sector for over two decades. It brings together a diverse mix of stakeholders, including government representatives, development partners, civil society, academia, and the private sector, to engage in evidence-based discussions and share emerging best practices.

The Conference has been instrumental in driving key global initiatives, including the Voluntary Guidelines and the Land Governance Assessment Framework, and remains a central platform for informed policy dialogue and cross-sectoral collaboration.

The 2024 Conference, held in Washington, DC, focused on the theme "Securing Land Tenure and Access for Climate Action." It highlighted the crucial role of secure land tenure in supporting climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. The event underscored how unclear land rights and poor governance limit land access, impacting investments and sustainable land management.

 

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LAC: Improving Interoperability and Data Governance for Better Land Administration

mei, 2024
Argentina
Paraguay
Guatemala
The Regional Operational Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean focused on advancing land administration through improved interoperability and data governance. The event was structured around three thematic sessions that highlighted regional innovations and best practices. The first session addressed the enhancement of information systems, data governance, and policy strategies for more effective land management. Presentations included Argentina’s efforts in utilizing geospatial information for sustainable territorial management, emphasizing the integration of advanced data systems.

ECA: Digital Transformation: Presentations by Country Delegations

mei, 2024
Georgia
Uzbekistan
The session focused on digital transformation in land administration, featuring presentations from country delegations within the ECA region. Georgia opened with an overview of its land registration reforms, highlighting innovative approaches that have streamlined registration processes and enhanced data accuracy. Uzbekistan followed with a presentation on its recent reforms and technological advancements in land administration, emphasizing the importance of modernizing systems to improve efficiency and transparency.

EAP/SAR: Opening Session/From Policy to Implementation: Innovations in Public Land Management for Green Growth

mei, 2024
Nepal
India
Pakistan
Indonesia
Sri Lanka
Solomon Islands
Vanuatu
The joint East Asia Pacific (EAP) and South Asia (SAR) Regional Workshop served as a pioneering event focused on innovations in public land management to support green growth. The workshop, held under the theme “Breaking Barriers: Access to Land and Poverty Reduction and Climate Resilience,” aimed to explore regional and national efforts in leveraging land management for sustainable development.

LAC: Land Valuation, Titling, and Rights: Trends, Innovations and ICT Applications

mei, 2024
Ecuador
Chile
Jamaica
Latin America and the Caribbean
The Regional Operational Workshop in Latin America and the Caribbean explored recent developments in land valuation, titling, and the application of ICT within land administration. The event's second thematic session focused on innovative methodologies for land valuation, taxation, and land titling, highlighting regional experiences and trends. Discussions began with an examination of the role of cadastral systems in property taxation across the region, emphasizing their importance for accurate and equitable tax assessments.

Global Program on Access to Land for Climate Action and Infrastructure

mei, 2024
The session introduced the World Bank's Global Program on Access to Land for Climate Action and Infrastructure, aiming to address critical challenges related to land use in the context of climate change and sustainable development. The primary objective was to announce the launch of the Global Program, spotlight commitments from donors, and present insights from the 5-year Global Program on Land and Climate Change.