1 year ago - Oct 09, 2024 | by Lucy Isaac

MUBAS Hosts Public Lecture on Land Reforms and Governance in Malawi

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The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), through the School of Built Environment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, recently hosted a public lecture titled “Land Reforms and Governance in Malawi” on October 9, 2024, delivered by Surveyor Davie Chilonga. The public lecture drew an audience from: members of parliament, Central government officials, city and town planners, local government officials, academics, researchers and students.

Chilonga delivering his keynote address

In his lecture, Chilonga underscored the pressing challenges related to land tenure, land rights, and the need for comprehensive land policy reforms in the country.

"These issues are at the forefront of Malawi's development agenda, and the discussion provided a timely platform for academic discourse and policy dialogue," said Chilonga.

He further said that land reforms are crucial for Malawi's development.

“We need to ensure that our land policies are inclusive, equitable, and sustainable, taking into account the needs of all stakeholders, particularly the most vulnerable members of our society," he added.

The Executive Dean of the School of Built Environment at MUBAS, Dr. Witness Kuotcha, said the public lecture aligns with MUBAS's commitment to fostering discussions that shape national development strategies.

"MUBAS is committed to engaging with the community and addressing critical issues that impact the country's development, the lecture provides a platform for stakeholders to come together and discuss pressing issues, and we're proud to have hosted this important discussion on land reforms and governance in Malawi," said Kuotcha.