Bureau Modernises Urban Land Access Systems

Jul 20 , 2025


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Addis Abeba’s Land Development & Management Bureau disclosed issuing 40,156 digital landholding certificates in the current fiscal year. Of these, over 18,104 were granted to farmers and their heirs in a move to resolve long-standing land claims. The Bureau mentioned that transitioning from paper-based to tech-enabled services has significantly improved delivery, aided by regular field support to sub-city offices. Additionally, 38 farmers’ agricultural projects were assessed and cleared for development through lease agreements. Officials say these efforts aim to address governance and accountability gaps in land management, while the Bureau presented its 2018 indicator plan with stakeholder input.


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