Publications & Resources
Laws, policies, reports, and informational resources on land governance in Sierra Leone
Laws & Regulations
Principal legal instruments governing land administration in Sierra Leone
National Land Commission Act, 2022
The principal legislation establishing the NLC as the statutory body responsible for land administration and governance in Sierra Leone (Act No. 19 of 2022).
Download PDF (2.4 MB)Customary Land Rights Act, 2022
Companion legislation providing recognition, protection, and recording of customary land rights, with strong provisions for women, family and community landholding.
Download PDF (1.8 MB)1991 Constitution of Sierra Leone
Supreme law of Sierra Leone, affirming that sovereign ownership of land resides in the people, exercised through state institutions in trust for citizens.
Download Excerpt (1.2 MB)Policies & Strategies
Strategic documents guiding land governance reforms in Sierra Leone
National Land Policy, 2015
Comprehensive policy framework for sustainable land governance, equity, and transparency, while recommending institutional reforms to improve land tenure and administration.
Download PDF (3.1 MB)NLC Corporate Strategy (2025-2029)
Five-year strategic roadmap for transforming land governance in Sierra Leone, outlining seven strategic pillars and implementation framework.
Download PDF (4.2 MB)Land Sector Strategic Plan (2024-2028)
Comprehensive sector-wide strategic plan aligning land governance reforms with national development priorities and international commitments.
Download PDF (2.9 MB)Reports & Studies
Research, evaluation, and analytical reports on land governance
Annual Report 2023
Comprehensive report on NLC's establishment, initial operations, achievements, challenges, and financial performance during the inaugural year.
Download PDF (5.7 MB)Land Governance Assessment
Baseline assessment of land governance systems in Sierra Leone, identifying gaps, challenges, and reform priorities.
Download PDF (3.8 MB)Women's Land Rights Study
Comprehensive study on women's access to, control over, and ownership of land in Sierra Leone, with recommendations for gender-responsive interventions.
Download PDF (2.5 MB)Cadastral Survey Status Report
Current status of cadastral survey coverage nationwide, identifying priority areas for systematic mapping and survey interventions.
Download PDF (4.1 MB)Guidelines & Manuals
Operational guidelines, procedures, and training manuals
Land Registration Procedures Manual
Step-by-step guide for land registration processes, document requirements, and quality assurance procedures for NLC staff and stakeholders.
Download PDF (3.2 MB)Alternative Dispute Resolution Guide
Comprehensive guide to ADR processes for land disputes, including mediation techniques, case management, and legal frameworks.
Download PDF (2.8 MB)Cadastral Survey Standards
Technical standards and specifications for cadastral surveying, mapping, and geospatial data management in Sierra Leone.
Download PDF (1.9 MB)Customary Land Committee Handbook
Practical guide for Chiefdom and Village Land Committees on their roles, responsibilities, and procedures under the Customary Land Rights Act.
Download PDF (2.3 MB)Forms & Templates
Official forms, applications, and templates for land administration services
Land Title Application Form
Official application form for registration of statutory land rights and issuance of land titles.
Download (PDF)Customary Land Recording Form
Form for recording family and community land rights under the Customary Land Rights Act.
Download (PDF)Dispute Resolution Request
Form for initiating Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process for land conflicts.
Download (PDF)Survey Request Form
Application form for cadastral survey and boundary demarcation services.
Download (PDF)Title Search Request
Form for requesting official land record searches and certifications.
Download (PDF)Complaints & Grievances Form
Form for submitting complaints or grievances regarding land administration services.
Download (PDF)International Resources
Key international frameworks and guidelines informing Sierra Leone's land governance reforms
Voluntary Guidelines on Tenure (VGGT)
FAO's international framework for responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests in the context of national food security.
Download SummaryAU Framework & Guidelines on Land Policy
African Union's framework for land policy development and implementation in Africa, emphasizing equitable access and sustainable management.
Download SummarySDG Land Monitoring Framework
Monitoring framework for land-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goals 1, 2, 5, 11, 15, and 16.
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Hard copies of selected publications are available at NLC headquarters and District Land Commission offices. For bulk orders or specific requests, please contact our Publications Unit.
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