Land Access and Use in Uganda’s Refugee Hosting Districts
Publisher: U-Learn Uganda
Author(s): U-Learn Uganda and U-RIL
Date: 2026
Topics: Conflict Causes, Humanitarian Assistance, Land, Livelihoods
Countries: Uganda
Access to land is central to food security, livelihoods and self-reliance for refugees and host communities in Uganda. Yet shrinking plot sizes, insecure land tenure, population pressure and climate-related challenges increasingly limit the potential of land-based livelihoods. This desk review examines the opportunities, barriers and risks associated with land access and use in Uganda’s refugee-hosting districts. It highlights emerging good practices and provides practical recommendations for strengthening conflict prevention, land governance, improving agricultural productivity and supporting sustainable self-reliance