Supported by the World Bank, the Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP) aims to establish an efficient and accessible land administration system in Sierra Leone. We recognize the critical role of land administration in fostering economic development, social stability, and sustainable land management practices.
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Country Planning is leading the implementation of the SLLAP. The project seeks to provide land owners, users, and managers with the enabling environment necessary for the widespread adoption of sustainable land management practices.
PROJECT COMPONENTS
1. Institutional Development and Legal Reform
Strengthening the institutional capacity and legal framework for land administration in Sierra Leone. Details >>
2. Land Information System Development
Develop an integrated and modern land information system (LIS) that provides accurate and up-to-date information… Details >>
3. Recording and Registration of Land Tenure Rights
Recording and registration of land tenure rights to ensure secure and formal recognition of land ownership. Details >>
4. Project Management
Providing effective project management support to ensure the successful implementation of the Sierra Leone Land Administration Project…
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5. Contingency Emergency Response
Developing a contingency emergency response plan to address unforeseen events or emergencies that may impact the… Details >>
LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES
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World Bank Spearheads Implementation Support Mission as Sierra Leone Prepares for Title Registration

A World Bank visiting team is spearheading an Implementation Support Mission to the Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP), with engagements currently underway in Bakeh Loko Chiefdom, Port Loko District. The mission forms part of the World Bank’s ongoing support to Sierra Leone’s efforts to strengthen land administration, improve land governance and enhance land-related services…
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BOUNDARY HARMONISATION EVENT | MAPAKI VILLAGE
On 21st August 2026, a Boundary Harmonisation Event was successfully conducted in Mapaki Village, Paki Masabong Chiefdom, Bombali District, as part of the ongoing Customary Land Rights Registration process. The event brought together land-owning families, community stakeholders, and representatives from the National Land Commission, Sierra Leone Land Administration Project (SLLAP) and Medici Land Governance (MLG).…
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Sierra Leone Land Delegation Commences Kenya Study Tour with Deep Dive into Digital Land Systems

Nairobi, Kenya — Tuesday, 4 August 2026 – The Sierra Leone delegation on a two-country study tour of land sector reforms has begun the Kenya leg of its mission, arriving in Nairobi on Sunday 2 August 2026 and launching a packed programme of institutional engagements on Monday 3 August. Led by Deputy Secretary Alusine Sesay…





