“The passage of the Land Rights Act was a historic milestone, especially in recognizing customary land rights,” Mr. Kpakio told a room of stakeholders and international partners. EU Boosts Land Reform with €500kThe project received a significant boost from the European Union (EU), which provided a €500,000 grant. Mr. Kpakio hailed the contribution as “generous and impactful,” noting that the funding reflects a resurgence of international confidence in Liberia’s land governance. He further demanded that the SCALES project remain inclusive, insisting that women, youth, and persons with disabilities must be the primary beneficiaries of the reform. Reaffirming the Authority’s commitment, Mr. Kpakio pledged that the LLA will provide the necessary technical guidance and institutional framework to ensure the SCALES project does not become another stalled initiative.

Source: Front Page Africa March 31, 2026 17:08 UTC