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Niger

At 1,267,000 km², Niger is the largest country in West Africa. However, as two thirds of its territory lies in the Sahara Desert, farming is only possible in a strip corresponding to the southern third of the country. Desertification is a major issue in Niger, increasing pressures on land. The degradation of natural resources weakens the pastoral system and hampers agriculture. Faced with these challenges, the State and citizens of Niger are trying to regreen the country through reforestation and assisted natural regeneration. Since 2013, the country has also been revising its land regulations.
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Land Area
126,670,000 ha
GDP/Capita
1,186.6 USD
Total population
25,252,700
Urban population
16.4 %
Land-related indicators browse all
Agricultural land
36.8 %
Perceived tenure security
60.1 %
Primary forests
220,000 ha
Women owning land
2.5 %

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Niger

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Responsible Land Policy in Niger
Responsible Land Policy in Niger

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
4000000
Project duration:
to
Euro
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Niger is a landlocked country with 80% of its land area covered by desert. Only one eighth of the country's land area can be used for agriculture and livestock. Secure access to fertile land is therefore of vital importance as the country’s population economically depends on it. This scarcity of agricultural land is magnified by the extremely high population pressure in Niger, which has the highest fertility rate in the world. Small family farms mainly have traditional land tenure and use rights, which they may formally obtain, but in reality, this is practically impossible due to the low capacity and insufficient skills of the structures in charge of land tenure. In some parts of the country, customary norms and practices restrict youth and women’s access to land, only in exceedingly rare instances do they access quality land. If women or youth are allocated marginal land, there is often no guarantee of long-term use.
Pilar 1: Upgrading shelter conditions, safety and security for 2,096 Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and vuln
756964.0694
Project duration:
to
Euro
European Commission, Other organizations (Projects Database)
European Commission

Objectives

Securing Communal HLP rights in Afghan Cities 2
1394915.029
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Guzara district, Hirat province- Afghanistan
867566.5102
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Arghandab district, Kandahar province- Afghanistan
911580.5947
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in river basins for the implementation of
1532623.287
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Environment Programme, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

Expand sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in hydrographic basins for the implementation of the national goals of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) in Panama.

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Enhancing Namibia’s capacity to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting a
925147.1825
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To enhance Namibia’s institutional and technical capacities to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of climate actions and to report on NDC implementation under the Paris Agreement

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Strengthening the rights for IP
0
Project duration:
to
Euro
Oxfam Novib
Other organizations (Projects Database)

General

COVID-19 UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II - UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II
4074308.793
Project duration:
to
Euro
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Government of Sweden

General

Swedwatch 2020-2023 - Swedwatch 2020-2023 GLOBEC
2078710.04
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Government of Sweden

General

4000000
Donors:
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Pilar 1: Upgrading shelter conditions, safety and security for 2,096 Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and vuln

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
4000000
Project duration:
to
Euro
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Niger is a landlocked country with 80% of its land area covered by desert. Only one eighth of the country's land area can be used for agriculture and livestock. Secure access to fertile land is therefore of vital importance as the country’s population economically depends on it. This scarcity of agricultural land is magnified by the extremely high population pressure in Niger, which has the highest fertility rate in the world. Small family farms mainly have traditional land tenure and use rights, which they may formally obtain, but in reality, this is practically impossible due to the low capacity and insufficient skills of the structures in charge of land tenure. In some parts of the country, customary norms and practices restrict youth and women’s access to land, only in exceedingly rare instances do they access quality land. If women or youth are allocated marginal land, there is often no guarantee of long-term use.
Pilar 1: Upgrading shelter conditions, safety and security for 2,096 Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and vuln
756964.0694
Project duration:
to
Euro
European Commission, Other organizations (Projects Database)
European Commission

Objectives

Securing Communal HLP rights in Afghan Cities 2
1394915.029
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Guzara district, Hirat province- Afghanistan
867566.5102
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Arghandab district, Kandahar province- Afghanistan
911580.5947
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in river basins for the implementation of
1532623.287
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Environment Programme, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

Expand sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in hydrographic basins for the implementation of the national goals of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) in Panama.

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Enhancing Namibia’s capacity to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting a
925147.1825
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To enhance Namibia’s institutional and technical capacities to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of climate actions and to report on NDC implementation under the Paris Agreement

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Strengthening the rights for IP
0
Project duration:
to
Euro
Oxfam Novib
Other organizations (Projects Database)

General

COVID-19 UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II - UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II
4074308.793
Project duration:
to
Euro
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Government of Sweden

General

Swedwatch 2020-2023 - Swedwatch 2020-2023 GLOBEC
2078710.04
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Government of Sweden

General

756964.0694
Donors:
European Commission
Securing Communal HLP rights in Afghan Cities 2

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
4000000
Project duration:
to
Euro
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Niger is a landlocked country with 80% of its land area covered by desert. Only one eighth of the country's land area can be used for agriculture and livestock. Secure access to fertile land is therefore of vital importance as the country’s population economically depends on it. This scarcity of agricultural land is magnified by the extremely high population pressure in Niger, which has the highest fertility rate in the world. Small family farms mainly have traditional land tenure and use rights, which they may formally obtain, but in reality, this is practically impossible due to the low capacity and insufficient skills of the structures in charge of land tenure. In some parts of the country, customary norms and practices restrict youth and women’s access to land, only in exceedingly rare instances do they access quality land. If women or youth are allocated marginal land, there is often no guarantee of long-term use.
Pilar 1: Upgrading shelter conditions, safety and security for 2,096 Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and vuln
756964.0694
Project duration:
to
Euro
European Commission, Other organizations (Projects Database)
European Commission

Objectives

Securing Communal HLP rights in Afghan Cities 2
1394915.029
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Guzara district, Hirat province- Afghanistan
867566.5102
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Arghandab district, Kandahar province- Afghanistan
911580.5947
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in river basins for the implementation of
1532623.287
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Environment Programme, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

Expand sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in hydrographic basins for the implementation of the national goals of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) in Panama.

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Enhancing Namibia’s capacity to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting a
925147.1825
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To enhance Namibia’s institutional and technical capacities to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of climate actions and to report on NDC implementation under the Paris Agreement

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Strengthening the rights for IP
0
Project duration:
to
Euro
Oxfam Novib
Other organizations (Projects Database)

General

COVID-19 UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II - UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II
4074308.793
Project duration:
to
Euro
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Government of Sweden

General

Swedwatch 2020-2023 - Swedwatch 2020-2023 GLOBEC
2078710.04
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Government of Sweden

General

1394915.029
Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Arghandab district, Kandahar province- Afghanistan

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
4000000
Project duration:
to
Euro
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Niger is a landlocked country with 80% of its land area covered by desert. Only one eighth of the country's land area can be used for agriculture and livestock. Secure access to fertile land is therefore of vital importance as the country’s population economically depends on it. This scarcity of agricultural land is magnified by the extremely high population pressure in Niger, which has the highest fertility rate in the world. Small family farms mainly have traditional land tenure and use rights, which they may formally obtain, but in reality, this is practically impossible due to the low capacity and insufficient skills of the structures in charge of land tenure. In some parts of the country, customary norms and practices restrict youth and women’s access to land, only in exceedingly rare instances do they access quality land. If women or youth are allocated marginal land, there is often no guarantee of long-term use.
Pilar 1: Upgrading shelter conditions, safety and security for 2,096 Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and vuln
756964.0694
Project duration:
to
Euro
European Commission, Other organizations (Projects Database)
European Commission

Objectives

Securing Communal HLP rights in Afghan Cities 2
1394915.029
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Guzara district, Hirat province- Afghanistan
867566.5102
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Arghandab district, Kandahar province- Afghanistan
911580.5947
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in river basins for the implementation of
1532623.287
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Environment Programme, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

Expand sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in hydrographic basins for the implementation of the national goals of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) in Panama.

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Enhancing Namibia’s capacity to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting a
925147.1825
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To enhance Namibia’s institutional and technical capacities to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of climate actions and to report on NDC implementation under the Paris Agreement

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Strengthening the rights for IP
0
Project duration:
to
Euro
Oxfam Novib
Other organizations (Projects Database)

General

COVID-19 UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II - UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II
4074308.793
Project duration:
to
Euro
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Government of Sweden

General

Swedwatch 2020-2023 - Swedwatch 2020-2023 GLOBEC
2078710.04
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Government of Sweden

General

911580.5947
Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Guzara district, Hirat province- Afghanistan

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
4000000
Project duration:
to
Euro
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Niger is a landlocked country with 80% of its land area covered by desert. Only one eighth of the country's land area can be used for agriculture and livestock. Secure access to fertile land is therefore of vital importance as the country’s population economically depends on it. This scarcity of agricultural land is magnified by the extremely high population pressure in Niger, which has the highest fertility rate in the world. Small family farms mainly have traditional land tenure and use rights, which they may formally obtain, but in reality, this is practically impossible due to the low capacity and insufficient skills of the structures in charge of land tenure. In some parts of the country, customary norms and practices restrict youth and women’s access to land, only in exceedingly rare instances do they access quality land. If women or youth are allocated marginal land, there is often no guarantee of long-term use.
Pilar 1: Upgrading shelter conditions, safety and security for 2,096 Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and vuln
756964.0694
Project duration:
to
Euro
European Commission, Other organizations (Projects Database)
European Commission

Objectives

Securing Communal HLP rights in Afghan Cities 2
1394915.029
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Guzara district, Hirat province- Afghanistan
867566.5102
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Arghandab district, Kandahar province- Afghanistan
911580.5947
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in river basins for the implementation of
1532623.287
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Environment Programme, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

Expand sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in hydrographic basins for the implementation of the national goals of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) in Panama.

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Enhancing Namibia’s capacity to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting a
925147.1825
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To enhance Namibia’s institutional and technical capacities to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of climate actions and to report on NDC implementation under the Paris Agreement

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Strengthening the rights for IP
0
Project duration:
to
Euro
Oxfam Novib
Other organizations (Projects Database)

General

COVID-19 UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II - UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II
4074308.793
Project duration:
to
Euro
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Government of Sweden

General

Swedwatch 2020-2023 - Swedwatch 2020-2023 GLOBEC
2078710.04
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Government of Sweden

General

867566.5102
Sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in river basins for the implementation of

Euro

Euro
ISO 4217 code
EUR
Currency Symbol
€
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
Responsible Land Policy in Niger
4000000
Project duration:
to
Euro
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Niger is a landlocked country with 80% of its land area covered by desert. Only one eighth of the country's land area can be used for agriculture and livestock. Secure access to fertile land is therefore of vital importance as the country’s population economically depends on it. This scarcity of agricultural land is magnified by the extremely high population pressure in Niger, which has the highest fertility rate in the world. Small family farms mainly have traditional land tenure and use rights, which they may formally obtain, but in reality, this is practically impossible due to the low capacity and insufficient skills of the structures in charge of land tenure. In some parts of the country, customary norms and practices restrict youth and women’s access to land, only in exceedingly rare instances do they access quality land. If women or youth are allocated marginal land, there is often no guarantee of long-term use.
Pilar 1: Upgrading shelter conditions, safety and security for 2,096 Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and vuln
756964.0694
Project duration:
to
Euro
European Commission, Other organizations (Projects Database)
European Commission

Objectives

Securing Communal HLP rights in Afghan Cities 2
1394915.029
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Guzara district, Hirat province- Afghanistan
867566.5102
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Shelter support for crises-affected vulnerable families in Arghandab district, Kandahar province- Afghanistan
911580.5947
Project duration:
to
Euro

Objectives

Sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in river basins for the implementation of
1532623.287
Project duration:
to
Euro
United Nations Environment Programme, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

Expand sustainable land management and restoration of productive landscapes in hydrographic basins for the implementation of the national goals of Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) in Panama.

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Enhancing Namibia’s capacity to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting a
925147.1825
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Global Environment Facility

Objectives

To enhance Namibia’s institutional and technical capacities to establish a comprehensive Transparency Framework for Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of climate actions and to report on NDC implementation under the Paris Agreement

Other

Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.

Target Groups

Strengthening the rights for IP
0
Project duration:
to
Euro
Oxfam Novib
Other organizations (Projects Database)

General

COVID-19 UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II - UNHABITAT innovative solutions for IDPS II
4074308.793
Project duration:
to
Euro
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, Other organizations (Projects Database)
Government of Sweden

General

Swedwatch 2020-2023 - Swedwatch 2020-2023 GLOBEC
2078710.04
Project duration:
to
Euro
International Fund for Agricultural Development, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
Government of Sweden

General

1532623.287
Donors:
Global Environment Facility
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Niger is making significant efforts to restore degraded land and soil. Since 2016, the various activities carried out, such as dune fixation and assisted natural regeneration, have made it possible to recover 518 405 hectares.

Land Monitoring and the SDGs
Challenges and Opportunities in Monitoring Land Data for the Sustainable Development Goals
16 May 2023
  Land is a finite resource, and access to it is essential for the livelihoods of individuals and communities. To ensure that access to land is secure and equitable for all, the United Nations has set the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 1.4.2, which measures individuals' land tenure…
S. Sheridan/Mercy Corps
Pastoralism in the Sahel today: Honouring the work of Jeremy Swift
Photo by S. Sheridan/Mercy Corps Date: 24 Apr Time (GMT +01): 17:00 18:30 This event is both a tribute to the life and legacy of Professor Jeremy Swift and a timely discussion of the pressing challenges facing Mali and the wider Sahel. Jeremy Swift was a passionate advocate for pastoralism,…