LandNet is a network of civil society organizations advocating for pro-poor and equitable land and natural resources policies, legislation and decision making processes that enhance livelihoods and sustainable utilization. Vision
A Malawi that has land and natural resources policies and legislations that are responsive to the needs of the poor, vulnerable and marginalized groups as land forms a requisite for any form of development. Our Commitment
Seeking a pro-poor land administration and management as well as equitable and prudent use of natural resources for the sustenance of Malawians
Mission:
To advocate for the adoption and implementation of pro-poor and equitable land and natural resources policies, legislation and decision-making processes that enhance sustainable livelihoods and utilization of land and natural resources.
Objectives:
To build and/or strengthen the advocacy and lobbying capacity of Malawian civil society organisations engaged or involved in land and natural resources management
To strengthen co-ordination and collaboration of Malawian civil society organisations engaged in land and natural resources management through networking and dissemination of information
To provide input into legislation relating to land and natural resources management and administration
To act as an advocacy group on matters of land and natural resources management, in order to promote best practices and increase the accountability of LANDNET members, donors and Government to poor communities and other stakeholders and to act as an advocacy group on matters of land and natural resources management, in order to promote best practices and increase the accountability of LANDNET members, donors and Government to poor communities and other stakeholders
Activities/Main areas of work:
During its strategic planning meeting for 2006-2009 held in 2005 LandNet identified a number of strategic issues that formed a basis for formulating its strategies to allow it implement its mission.
Governance structure of the network: the taskforce has for the past years being hosted by Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi where its secretariat was based. Transforming the network into a legal entity required a strong and dynamic governance system that would provide guidance to the overall sound performance of the Network. Over the years the roles and responsibilities of the taskforce members have remained unclear. Now that the taskforce transformed into an independent NGO, there has been need to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of members in relation to the new institution at the same time transforming the organisation without losing focus on its mandate and changes in the environment..
Sustainability of LandNet: the efficiency and effectiveness of LandNet to advocate on land and natural resources issues depends on the amount and quality of resources that the organization has both human and capital. Since its establishment, LandNet (formerly a Civil Society Taskforce on Land and Natural Resource) has heavily depended on donor support more especially from Oxfam. As it is transforming, the organization needs to institute sustainable survival mechanisms. Precedents have demonstrated that full commitment from member organizations has not been fully attained and hence partially utilized. Therefore the transforming organization seriously considers how it will achieve full commitment from member organization.
Capacity of members and quality service provision: the impact of the LandNet is dependant on the quality of its advocacy work. Quality delivery of services depend heavily on the capacity of LandNet and its members to analyses and develop policy advocacy strategies that are truly backed by quantified and qualified pieces of information. LandNet needs to constantly reflect and monitor its performance and that of its members in order to provide quality services.
Coverage: Malawi
Beneficiaries:
LandNet network members (The Civil Society)
Membership/Affiliations
SADC Land Facility
ActionAid International
Oxfam GB
African Institute for Agrarian Studies
