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Land Use Planning and Sustainable Development Training Course

Land Use Planning and Sustainable Development Training Course

Intermediate | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Land Use Planning and Sustainable Development Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview
This 5 day training course equips participants with practical knowledge and tools to design, implement, and monitor sustainable land use systems. The program emphasizes integrated approaches to land resource management, balancing economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity. Participants will gain practical experience in planning frameworks, decision-making tools, and participatory methods that ensure long-term land productivity and resilience.

Duration

5 days

Target Audience

  • Land use planners and policy makers
  • Environmental and natural resource managers
  • Agricultural extension officers
  • NGOs and development practitioners working on land governance
  • Urban and regional development officers

Organizational Impact

  • Strengthened capacity to design and implement sustainable land use strategies
  • Improved alignment of land management with sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • Enhanced stakeholder engagement in land governance processes
  • Reduced risks of land degradation and resource-based conflicts

Personal Impact

  • Ability to apply land use planning frameworks in real-world contexts
  • Improved decision-making skills in sustainable land management
  • Practical experience in geospatial and participatory planning tools
  • Stronger leadership in sustainable development initiatives

Course Objectives

  • Understand principles of sustainable land use planning
  • Apply participatory approaches for inclusive decision-making
  • Analyze land use data using geospatial tools
  • Develop integrated land management strategies
  • Strengthen governance mechanisms for sustainable land use
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Course Modules

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Land Use Planning

  • Principles and concepts of land use planning
  • Historical evolution and modern approaches
  • Sustainable land use frameworks and global perspectives
  • Case Study: Land use planning success in Rwanda’s agricultural transformation

Module 2: Tools and Techniques for Land Use Planning

  • Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) and stakeholder engagement methods
  • GIS and remote sensing for land use analysis
  • Multi-criteria decision-making frameworks
  • Case Study: Using GIS in community-based land use planning in Kenya

Module 3: Sustainable Development and Land Use Integration

  • Linkages between land use and SDGs
  • Land use planning for climate change resilience
  • Integrating agriculture, urbanization, and conservation
  • Case Study: Land use planning for sustainable urban development in Curitiba, Brazil

Module 4: Policy, Legal, and Institutional Frameworks

  • Land tenure security and governance issues
  • National and international legal frameworks on land
  • Institutional roles in implementing land use plans
  • Case Study: Policy-driven land reforms in Ethiopia

Module 5: Monitoring and Evaluation of Land Use Plans

  • Indicators for sustainable land management
  • Tools for impact assessment and evaluation
  • Adaptive management in land planning
  • Case Study: Monitoring frameworks in watershed planning in India
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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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Arusha
Machakos
Zanzibar
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Nakuru
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