With secure rights to land, instead of working for low wages on someone else’s land, youth can invest in their own land and labor to grow a farm-based livelihood. Moving toward secure land rights for youthWhile these challenges are pervasive, securing youth land rights is an achievable goal. Hailed as one of the most progressive land laws in sub-Saharan Africa, the Land Rights Act (LRA) established legally guaranteed land rights for all Liberians (previously, almost 80% of the population lacked legally recognized land rights) and includes specific protections for youth and women’s land rights. Civil society organizations (CSOs) must act to raise awareness of youth land rights among youth and broader communities. Aside from land, youth will benefit from agricultural inputs and trainings that will set them up for success in the agricultural sector.

Source: Front Page Africa October 06, 2020 06:11 UTC