Colombian Land-at-Scale Project
In Colombia’s post-conflict context, access to land and tenure security are still a cause of many conflicts and inequalities. Especially Indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities are amongst the most vulnerable groups in Colombia. Their land tenure insecurity has a negative effect on the possibilities for livelihood improvements, and on the protection of natural resources within their territories.
The project aims to support land administration processes of indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities, in a fair, efficient and effective manner, and to create security for the communities to invest in sustainable income generating activities in those areas. Combining improved tenure security with income generating activities and protecting natural resources results in an integrated approach.
What is LAND-at-scale?
LAND-at-scale is a land governance support programme for developing countries that is carried out by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A large part of the world's population depends on having secure access to land for their incomes. LAND-at-scale aims to contribute to fair and just tenure security, access to land and natural resources for all. This will lead to more sustainable and efficient use of land and natural resources for food, housing and production. It will also reduce conflicts and competing claims over land.