Sangui©: The province of Sangui© held an extraordinary session of its provincial consultation framework (CCP) on Friday, focused on multi-stakeholder dialogue on land, with a view to strengthening inclusive and sustainable land governance.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the meeting was chaired by the High Commissioner of the Sangui© province, Ouoba Talari Germaine, and brought together administrative, technical, customary authorities as well as partners around the issues related to rural land management.
At the opening of the proceedings, Ms. Ouoba Talari Germaine commended the strong mobilization of participants and reiterated the importance of land issues, which she described as "a key lever for development, social peace, and food security." She emphasized the need for a concerted approach to address persistent challenges, including land conflicts, unequal access to land, and pressure on resources.
During the session, two main presentations were given, one by Salifou Ou©draogo, head of the land service at the Nando regional directorate of agriculture. He provided an overview of land tenure security in relation to Law 034-2009, highlighting a generally peaceful situation in the province.
According to him, "land conflicts are gradually decreasing thanks to the establishment of local management bodies," particularly Village Land Commissions (VLCs) and Village Land Conciliation Commissions (VLCs). He also noted significant achievements, such as the training of over 1,000 stakeholders and the issuance of Rural Land Ownership Certificates (RLUCCs), despite challenges related to the functionality of some structures.
The coordinator of the multi-stakeholder platform on land, Blaise Bama, for his part, emphasized the central role of dialogue in managing land issues. "One person alone cannot solve land-related problems. It is through consultation that we can find lasting solutions," he stated, while praising the quality of the discussions and the commitment of the participants.
The session was also marked by the organization of group work which allowed the actors to formulate recommendations and develop a consensual roadmap to improve land governance in the province.
In closing the proceedings, the High Commissioner expressed her satisfaction with the results achieved. 'Together, we have drawn up a roadmap that commits us to working towards reducing land issues in Sangui©,' she stated, while commending the efforts already made by stakeholders on the ground.
She also thanked the multi-stakeholder land platform and its partners for their support, before inviting participants to continue their work in a spirit of dialogue and social cohesion.
This extraordinary session is part of the promotion of responsible land governance, an essential condition for sustainable development and food security in the Sangui© province.