From 1 to 3 November 2026, the Regional Workshop “Advancing People-Centered Land Governance in the Arab Region: Bridging Research, Policy and Practice” brought together experts and representatives of academic institutions from Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, and the Palestinian Territories.

The workshop was organized by the Arab Academic Network for Land Governance (ARA-LG) in partnership with the League of Arab States (LAS), the School for Land Administration Studies (SLAS), Kadaster International, ITC – University of Twente, KIT, and the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG). The event was hosted by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States.

The MLUMSE project was represented by Prof. Amr Ali Hanafi from Benha University (Egypt) and Dimo Todorovski from the University of Twente (the Netherlands), both representing partner institutions of the Erasmus+ MLUMSE project.

The workshop addressed key challenges related to land governance in the Arab region, emphasizing its essential role in sustainable development. Particular attention was given to structural, institutional, and legislative challenges, as well as the importance of strengthening regional and international cooperation.

One of the important outcomes of the workshop was a preliminary agreement among representatives of participating universities and academic institutions to enhance cooperation and facilitate the exchange of academic knowledge, research expertise, and best practices in land governance.

The workshop’s objectives and outcomes are closely aligned with those of the Erasmus+ MLUMSE project (Modernization of Land and Urban Management Education in Southern Mediterranean). By promoting cooperation between academic and governmental institutions, strengthening institutional capacities, and supporting the development of qualified professionals, the MLUMSE project contributes to addressing contemporary challenges in land and urban management across the Southern Mediterranean region.

The participation of MLUMSE project partners in this regional event provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge, strengthen professional networks, and promote further academic and research cooperation in areas directly relevant to the project’s objectives.