NELGA Central Africa Celebrates Academic Excellence in Land Governance

The NELGA Central Africa Pole of Excellence recently hosted its second annual awards ceremony, celebrating outstanding academic work in land governance. In collaboration with the University of Yaoundé 1, and with the support of GIZ and the Africa Land Policy Centre (ALPC), the event aimed to promote research on land tenure, support emerging scholars, and encourage knowledge-sharing across Central Africa.

Held at the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), the ceremony highlighted exceptional PhD and Master’s theses that addressed critical land governance challenges. The awards recognized innovative research approaches that contribute to sustainable land management and inclusive policies in the region.

In addition to the awards, winners were offered internship opportunities through GIZ’s Responsible Land Policies Program, providing hands-on experience in land governance initiatives in Cameroon. The initiative is part of NELGA’s broader mission to foster academic excellence and support young professionals in addressing pressing land issues.

The event concluded with a call to maintain strong connections within NELGA’s network, emphasising the importance of continued collaboration to advance sustainable land governance in Central Africa.