LAND-at-scale: Land governance for sustainable development
LAND-at-scale is a land governance support programme aimed at low and middle-income countries. In these countries, many people depend on secure land access for their livelihoods. LAND-at-scale focuses on sustainable and just land governance for everyone. This will result in improved use of land and natural resources for food, housing and production. It also helps reduce conflicts and competing claims over land.
While LAND-at-scale is currently closed for new subsidy applications, we welcome collaboration on existing projects or consultations for your own development project.
The LAND-at-scale programme and its impact
Improved governance is essential for making a lasting impact on a country's sustainable development. It will help achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supporting food and nutrition security, gender equality, economic development, climate action and peace and stability. Active in 12 countries with a €37.5 million budget, the LAND-at-scale (LAS) programme promotes just, inclusive and sustainable land governance for everyone. LAS contributes to more economic development and social justice, with a strong focus on women's rights and climate change.
The programme supports large and small projects by offering technical, legal and socio-economic solutions at the national and local levels. The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) manages the programme and the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs finances it. LAS runs from 2019 to 2026.
Programme highlights and results
For an overview of the LAND-at-scale programme and its results, download the infographic below. Or read our latest brochure Land governance for sustainable development. We will publish the download version here soon.
Countries
LAS focuses on low and middle-income countries, with the exception of those in Europe. We work in countries that are part of the focus areas of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In particular, the programme is active in countries where it can build on earlier projects supported by the Netherlands government.
LAS currently operates in 12 project countries and supports embassies worldwide in their local programming.
Projects
LAS has projects in Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Colombia, Egypt, Iraq, Mali, Mozambique, the Palestinian Territories, Somalia, Rwanda and Uganda.
Our Development Cooperation Projects database offers an overview of the development cooperation projects in which we are involved. You can filter the information by location, sector and programme, among others.
Our projects in practice
Watch our video about our projects in several countries.
Combined strategies
LAND-at-scale takes a programmatic approach to land governance. Projects aim to expand successful approaches or test new methods that can be widely used. A coherent mix of strategies proves most effective. So, LAS combines several strategies within countries, including:
- Raising awareness;
- Conflict prevention and resolution;
- Inclusive land registration and administration;
- Strengthening the capacity of government and non-governmental stakeholders;
- Participatory land use planning;
- Engaging in legal, regulatory and policy discussions about land governance.
What can LAND-at-scale offer you?
- Advice on how to incorporate land governance into your programmes. Or, on how to get started;
- Knowledge management and exploration: Contact us to explore research opportunities together;
- Connection and networking: Follow us on LinkedIn and connect with us;
- Partnership building: Working with you on any running projects you may have in LAS' regions or topics.
Would you like to read our latest reports and share knowledge? Visit the LAND-at-scale page on the Land Portal.
LAND-at-scale Committee
The LAND-at-scale Committee consists of voluntary members. It includes officials from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs representing thematic and regional departments. The committee also includes independent international land governance experts.
| Name | Organisation | Name (2) | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantal Wiekardt | Inclusive Green Growth Department (IGG), Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Kees de Zeeuw | Independent member |
| Anneke Zwetsloot | Stabilisation and Humanitarian Aid Department (DSH), Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Marco Lankhorst | Independent member |
| Sarah Krechting | Sub-Saharan Africa Department (DAF), Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Margareta Nilsson | Independent member |
| Jacob Waslander | Envoy to the Middle East and North Africa for Water, Energy and Food, Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Ruth Meinzendick | Independent member |
| Carolien Vis | Western Hemisphere Department (DWH), Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Ward Anseeuw | Independent member |
Background information
RVO carries out LAS on behalf of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. To learn more about the programme policy, download our LAND-at-scale programme document and Theory of Change.
Questions about LAND-at-scale?
Do you have questions about the programme? Or would you like to explore a collaboration on land governance? Please contact us by telephone to talk to one of our advisors, or send us an email:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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