The establishment of a Land Administration and Surveying program at Woldia University addresses the need for specialized professionals to handle land-related issues for sustainable development. This program is essential for fostering secure land tenure, supporting credit and land markets, ensuring efficient land registration, and creating a robust land administration system. Secure land rights boost productivity by encouraging farmers and property owners to invest in their land, while the ability to use land as collateral in credit markets can drive economic growth. Institutional improvements, such as fair land policy, efficient registration systems, and access to land for women and urban poor, are critical for equitable resource distribution and poverty reduction. Additionally, the program will equip land managers to address urban challenges like housing, sustainable development, environmental impact, and the socio-economic implications of land policy, ensuring fair expropriation practices and appropriate compensation in cases of land acquisition. Overall, this program aims to develop skilled professionals to manage land efficiently and equitably, fostering sustainable development in Ethiopia.
