Feed the Future, USAID Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance (LTA) Monthly Report May 2018

The program began in 2018 with a focus on six districts, including Iringa. The program's primary objective is to support the Government of Tanzania (GoT) in implementing the Land Tenure Policy and the Village Land Act. Key highlights of the program's progress in May 2018 include the completion of village land use plans and detailed village settlement plans in all six districts. The program also made significant progress in issuing certificates of customary rights of occupancy (CCROs) and resolving disputes related to land ownership. As of May 31, 2018, a total of 21 CCROs had been issued, and 19 disputes had been resolved. The program's field operations and stakeholder participation were also a key focus area in May 2018. The program worked closely with regional and district land officials, village representatives, and residents to implement the program's activities. In Iringa, the program conducted activities in 15 villages, including the issuance of CCROs, dispute resolution, and the creation of detailed village settlement plans. The program also made progress in integrating cross-cutting issues and USAID forward priorities, including women's empowerment and youth participation. Women-headed households represented 38% of the program's participants, and youth participation was also significant, with 25% of the program's participants being under the age of 25. Despite the progress made, the program faced several implementation challenges in May 2018, including delays in the issuance of CCROs and disputes related to land ownership. The program also faced administration and management issues, including the need for additional staff and resources to support the program's activities. The program's monitoring and evaluation activities were also a key focus area in May 2018. The program conducted regular monitoring and evaluation activities to track progress and identify areas for improvement. The program's activity tracker, which is included in Annex 1, provides a detailed breakdown of the program's activities and progress. In terms of geographic focus, the program's activities were concentrated in the six districts of Iringa, including Iringa Urban, Iringa Rural, Mufindi, Kilolo, Ludewa, and Njombe. The program's activities were also focused on the implementation of the Land Tenure Policy and the Village Land Act, which are key policies aimed at improving land tenure security in Tanzania. Overall, the Feed the Future Tanzania Land Tenure Assistance program made significant progress in May 2018, including the completion of village land use plans and detailed village settlement plans, the issuance of CCROs, and the resolution of disputes related to land ownership. However, the program also faced several implementation challenges and administration and management issues that need to be addressed in the coming months.