Africa Land Forum Online Press Conference During this online press conference, journalist will an interactive platform to find out about the Forum and its objectives

Africa Land Forum Online Press Conference During this online press conference, journalist will an interactive platform to find out about the Forum and its objectives

By HRH Princess Eugene Majuru , 11 , Oct 2021 in Africa Columnists

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NAIROBI, Kenya, – Ahead of the Africa Land Forum, the International Land Coalition (https://bit.ly/3BAx6Ny) will hold an online press conference to demonstrate how the Africa Land Forum 2021 will provide the needed space for land users, local communities, Indigenous Peoples, women, youth, policymakers, and various development actors to connect actors and mobilize resources for multi-actor partnerships on land rights and secure land tenure for achieving the SDGs in Africa.

WHAT: Africa Land Forum Press Conference

SPOKESPEOPLE:

Dr Janet Edeme, Head of Rural Development Division in the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment of the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Dr. Michael Taylor, Director of the International Land Coalition (ILC) within the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Audace Kubwimana is the Regional Coordinator of ILC Africa

Esther Obaikol is the founding director of LANDnet Uganda

WHEN: Monday 18th October 2021, 09:00 am UK Time

Click here (https://bit.ly/3v1xnqh) to see what time it will be in your country.

WHERE: Online via Zoom

All journalists should register here (https://apo-opa.com/ilc-en) for accreditation as soon as you receive this advisory, you will receive zoom log in details for your attendance.

LANGUAGE: English & French simultaneous translation

DETAILS

ILC Africa (https://bit.ly/3mJyWoX) is a Regional Platform of the International Land Coalition (ILC), a global alliance of civil society and intergovernmental organisations working together to promote secure and equitable access to and control over land for poor women and men.

The shared goal of ILC’s over 250 members is to realise land governance for and with people at the country level, responding to the needs and protecting the rights of women, men and communities who live on and from the land.

During this online press conference, journalist will an interactive platform to find out about the Forum and its objectives, ILC Africa’s broader impact as a platform, and its future perspectives in addressing COVID-19’s impact on land tenure.

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HRH Princess Eugene Majuru

Princess Eugene Majuru is a distinguished author, historian, and media entrepreneur, and a direct descendant of the royal Mbari clan of Harare. As the sovereign custodian of Harare’s heritage, she has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting Zimbabwean culture, history, and traditions. Princess Eugene is the author of acclaimed works including Chosen, A Concise History of Harare, and Reclaiming Heritage. As the founder of News of The South, she leads one of Zimbabwe’s premier media platforms, hosting press conferences and providing insightful commentary on social, cultural, and heritage issues. Passionate about education, heritage, and civic engagement, Princess Eugene blends her royal lineage with modern thought leadership to inspire and inform audiences locally and internationally.