81255422-Responsible Governance of Investment in Land

The consultancy package is part of the multi-donor action ‘Responsible Governance of Investment in Land (RGIL)’ which is jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (BMZ). It is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GIZ GmbH (GIZ) in Ethiopia, Lao P.D.R. and Uganda. The overall objective of the action is to contribute to ‘increased agricultural productivity and development in Ethiopia, Lao P.D.R. and Uganda.’ The specific objective of the action is that ‘investments in land are productive, contribute to sustainable land management, and respect the rights and needs of local populations in particular vulnerable groups and women.’ The actions strategic approach aims at strengthening the capacities of key stakeholders (governmental staff, selected investors as well as civil society and community representatives) and improving the regulatory framework for investment in land.