Land data inadequacies and information asymmetry are at the heart of the manifold problems that complicate land governance and make outcomes less inclusive, unjust and often conflict-ridden. Wholesale absence of information or critical gaps even where data exists, inaccuracy and failure to update, all impact the utility and credibility of land data. Landstack seeks to assist in the process of bridging data and information gaps while also contributing to building a symbiotic land ecosystem, by connecting actors, institutions and evidence, to make land governance inclusive, resilient and just.
It aims at playing a catalytic role to trigger and sustain strategic engagements with Research (both policy and action), Technology (backstopping, piloting and stacking), Networking (including facilitating relevant events), as well as Capacity Building (state and other actors) to improve inclusive land relations in India and the global South.
It is through these dimensions that Landstack seeks to build and nurture a symbiotic land ecosystem for informing and impacting land policy and practice. Its new vision and mission integrate the potential of innovation, technology, and data in order to expand access, entitlement and economic opportunity in relation to land, minimize risk and conflict and enhance community identity, control and shared prosperity.
To realize its vision, Landstack will aim at collaborative actions by mobilizing all relevant resources to engage with existing and new partners. With an expanded and diverse team and partnerships, Landstack hopes to unleash innovative land actions and solutions which are both impactful and inclusive.
Landstack is an attempt to consolidate and expand the robust network of land experts and institutions that CLG had already built, partnering with land stakeholders, including governments, donors, UN agencies, civil society organizations, and academic/research institutions. Landstack will strive to bridge existing gaps in land governance, carve and expand the space for land related initiatives and strengthen relevant institutions and actors. This new institutional form is committed to strengthening and expanding the land ecosystem for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the planet, while also contributing to inclusive growth.
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These four interconnected verticals comprise the core architecture of Landstack. These will be the pillars through which it will also address interdisciplinary issues around gender, sustainability, climate change/action as cross-cutting themes while keeping a focus on indigenous communities, youth and women.
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Land data inadequacies and information asymmetry are at the heart of the manifold problems that complicate land governance and make outcomes less inclusive, unjust and often conflict-ridden. Wholesale absence of information or critical gaps even where data exists, inaccuracy and failure to update, all impact the utility and credibility of land data. Landstack seeks to assist in the process of bridging data and information gaps while also contributing to building a symbiotic land ecosystem, by connecting actors, institutions and evidence, to make land governance inclusive, resilient and just.
Landstack is an attempt to consolidate and expand the robust network of land experts and institutions that CLG had already built, partnering with land stakeholders, including governments, donors, UN agencies, civil society organizations, and academic/research institutions. Landstack will strive to bridge existing gaps in land governance, carve and expand the space for land related initiatives and strengthen relevant institutions and actors. This new institutional form is committed to strengthening and expanding the land ecosystem for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the planet, while also contributing to inclusive growth.
It aims at playing a catalytic role to trigger and sustain strategic engagements with Research (both policy and action), Technology (backstopping, piloting and stacking), Networking (including facilitating relevant events), as well as Capacity Building (state and other actors) to improve inclusive land relations in India and the global South.
These four interconnected verticals comprise the core architecture of Landstack. These will be the pillars through which it will also address interdisciplinary issues around gender, sustainability, climate change/action as cross-cutting themes while keeping a focus on indigenous communities, youth and women.
It is through these dimensions that Landstack seeks to build and nurture a symbiotic land ecosystem for informing and impacting land policy and practice. Its new vision and mission integrate the potential of innovation, technology, and data in order to expand access, entitlement and economic opportunity in relation to land, minimize risk and conflict and enhance community identity, control and shared prosperity.
To realize its vision, Landstack will aim at collaborative actions by mobilizing all relevant resources to engage with existing and new partners. With an expanded and diverse team and partnerships, Landstack hopes to unleash innovative land actions and solutions which are both impactful and inclusive.
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Our advisors
CEO & Co-founder
Pranab Choudhury
Research fellow
Richa Joshi
Research associate
Pentile Thong
Senior associate
Priyabrata Sathapathy
Co-founder
Deepak Sanan
Research associate
Himanshu Baranwal
Research associate
Anjali Aggarwal
Analyst
Arman Mohanty
Co-founder
Rishabh Verma
Research associate
Omkar Modak
Research associate
Bishakha Pathak
Asst Manager (Admin)
Sabita Basita
Our team.
At the Landstack, we are driven by a passionate and diverse team committed to advancing equitable land rights and sustainable land management practices. Our team brings together a wealth of expertise from various disciplines, united by a shared dedication to making a positive impact on land governance worldwide. Get to know the individuals behind our organization:
At Landstack, we are privileged to have a distinguished panel of advisors who provide invaluable expertise, guidance, and insight, shaping our strategic direction and ensuring the highest standards of excellence in our work. Comprising experts from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our advisors bring a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to advancing responsible land governance practices worldwide.
Jolyne Sanjak
Advisor
Tim Hanstad
Advisor
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M.S. Shivakumar
Advisor
Dr. Margaret A. Rugadya
Advisor
Dr. Shekhar Shah
Advisor
Dr. Nivedita Haran
Advisor
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About us
Landstack, is committed to advancing sustainable, inclusive and just land governance policy and practice, that recognises the needs of communities, economies and the ecosystems, locally and globally. Team-Landstack comprises of empathetic practitioners and researchers, reflecting the trans-disciplinarity, diversity and plurality required to address the complexities inherent in the issues of land use and tenure.
Through our technological solutions, innovative research, collaborative partnerships, and community engagement, we strive to build an informed land ecosystem that expands land governance space, synergise land interactions and catalyse land stewardship for improved land relations and outcomes.