Strengthened Niger State's land administration architecture — clarifying institutional mandates and producing process improvement recommendations for land allocation and registration.
The challenge
Niger State's land administration architecture had evolved without clear delineation of mandates between key institutions. The resulting overlaps were producing allocation conflicts, registration delays, and the institutional friction that compounds into investor disputes.
Our approach
The engagement combined a diagnostic review of current institutional arrangements with targeted capacity building. Particular emphasis was placed on demonstrating that the FRILIA framework strengthens the application of the Land Use Act through broader consultation, recognition of informal rights, and improved transparency.
What we delivered
- An institutional coordination framework for Niger's land administration MDAs
- Training materials on the Land Use Act / FRILIA interface
- Process improvement recommendations for land allocation, registration, and dispute handling
- A diagnostic of current institutional bottlenecks
Outcomes
Clarified institutional mandates, strengthened the technical foundation for customary rights recognition, and positioned Niger's land administration for integration with the broader investment promotion architecture.
Partners
Niger State Ministry of Lands · NIGIS · NSIPA