Exploring sustainable financing of land registration and land governance

The pursuit of effective and inclusive land governance has consistently been hindered by a critical challenge: ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of land services. While technological innovations and increased community engagement have paved the way for progress, many land administration systems still depend heavily on external funding, limiting their scalability and resilience, and preventing the establishment of independently functioning land markets that can serve as engines for economic growth and social stability.

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in sustainable financing mechanisms that may align the interests of stakeholders, foster local ownership, and reduce reliance on international donors. However, scaling these initiatives and ensuring their effectiveness across diverse contexts remains a formidable task. This webinar seeks to unpack the complexities of sustainable financing for fit-for-purpose land administration systems by addressing the following core issues: How can land institutions transition from externally supported projects to self-sustaining entities? What innovative financial models and strategies can be implemented to achieve this? And, crucially, how can these systems be designed to ensure equitable access to land services while maintaining their financial viability?

The webinar is the fourth in the ‘Responsible Scaling’ series, initiated by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Land Portal Foundation as part of the LAND-at-scale program. It will identify practical approaches and tools that have demonstrated success in creating financially sustainable land administration systems, and explore the challenges and risks associated with implementing these models, including affordability, inclusivity, and governance. Finally, the event will foster a collaborative space for stakeholders to exchange knowledge and co-create solutions tailored to their specific needs.

As such, the event will contribute to the global conversation on achieving fit-for-purpose land administration systems that are both financially self-sufficient and socially equitable. Participants will leave with actionable insights and a deeper understanding of the pathways to sustainable land governance.