Somaliland Interministerial Land Commission Dealing with issues related to land access/use/management and the possible ways of improving land administration system through the elaboration of a National Land Policy. Support for technical and operational capacity building to enhance efficiency in delivery of its mandate. Local communities Secure livelihoods from natural resources Promotion of the improvement of access to natural resources and the reduction of land related conflicts. UN Habitat Promotion of socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. Partnership building for development of SL National Land Policy. (Pastoral and Environmental Network in the Horn of Africa) Advocacy for pastoralist livelihoods as a sustainable and productive way of life and put it as long-term strategy. Contribute toward draft Land Policy revision; stimulate the development of Representative Pastoral Association, Agropastoral Cooperatives in order to reinforce the participation in decision making process and their rights to use rangeland resources. Expected Results The main objective of the project is to increase inclusive and gender-equitable secure access and sustainable use/management of land and natural resources in order to facilitate productive investments as well as social and economic development. This will be achieved through the following specific objectives: assessment carried out on territorial rights and conflict dynamics in order to provide a clear understanding of the context and facilitate the formulation of effective strategies towards sustainable natural resource management (access and use) Institutional and community capacities enhanced to engage in land management/governance (use, access, and ownership) and related strategic dialogue. Project Outcomes and outputs Outcome 1.0: Territorial rights and conflict dynamics are understood and facilitation of negotiation tables is organized in order to ensure more equitable access to land and other natural resources. Output 1.1 Project management structures are operational and effective.
- Participation of Government staff at trainings on PLD methodology. - Support Somaliland Ministry of Agriculture in the reinforcement of a Technical Unit to deal with land delimitation issues through the provision of technical equipment (computers , plot printers etc.) and trainings mentioned above. Section 2 – Feasibility 2.1 Environmental Impact Assessment The project will have positive impacts on development of policy, Ministry capacity, community level capacity and the international reputation of South-Central Somalia and Somaliland. At local level, environmental sustainability should be greatly enhanced through the project’s activities that will be undertaken, most of which will have a strong emphasis on community involvement and empowerment. On a broader environmental scale, this work will provide Ministries and other stakeholders with a much greater understanding of the potential impacts of future land related activities.
2.1. South-Central Somalia and Somaliland plural legal framework analyzed. - Effective strategies towards mechanism to assess to justice for vulnerable groups, especially women, who are less informed about their rights and less able to negotiate the different options. - Desk review of relevant laws and regulations related to territorial aspects. - Communication and exchange of information unhindered between district, national and central levels. - Local collaboration unhindered. 2.2 Revision of Somaliland Land Policy. - Action plan endorsed by Somali authorities. - Step by step process implemented. - Best practices for effective policy and legal enforcement disseminated in the country. - Reports of stakeholder consultations. - Project progress reports. - At least four (4) policy recommendations developed that support policy-decisions and regulatory mechanisms at national level. - Revised Policy draft. National/local governments, institutions and partners agree to: -adopt integrated approaches. -actively participate in meetings on Land Policy revision. -remain committed to strengthening legal framework related to territorial aspects. - The political climate remains stable. Activity 2.1 - Elaboration of legal analysis terms of reference. - Elaboration of analysis. - Legal expert recruited. - Project progress report. - Communication and exchange of information unhindered between district, national and central levels. - Local collaboration unhindered. 2.2 - Organization of validation workshops in order to produce best practices for effective policy and legal - Minutes of validation workshops. - Five (5) validation workshop organized. - Report of stakeholder consultations. - The political climate remains stable.