Rwanda has unveiled an innovative digital platform that will enhance transparency and efficiency in land administration by providing real-time data on land transactions, ownership, and valuations.

Launched on March 10, the Rwanda Land Dashboard is an automated system designed to improve land governance by offering up-to-date insights into land use, transactions, and values. 

Developed by the National Land Authority (NLA) in collaboration with the GanzAfrica Foundation, the dashboard updates every 24 hours to reflect the latest land-related activities across the country.

According to Marie Grace Nishimwe, Director General of NLA and Chief Registrar of Land Titles, the platform will be instrumental in shaping evidence-based policies, supporting academic research, and improving operational efficiency in land administration.

This powerful platform allows us to better track and analyse trends in land administration, providing us with real-time insights that will support informed decision-making, improve operation efficiency, and guide our overall strategy moving forward,” she stated.

The dashboard also plays a critical role in sustainable land management by tracking land use against planned allocations for agriculture, residential, transportation, and forestry purposes. 

Environment Minister Valentine Uwamariya emphasized that the initiative aligns with Rwanda’s commitment to sustainable development, ensuring that land use decisions balance economic growth and environmental conservation.

For financial institutions and investors, they will benefit from credible up-to-date land valuation data, reducing risks in mortgage lending, property investments, and real estate development," Uwamariya noted.

Private sector players, including real estate developers, will also gain from the platform’s insights into land availability, ownership structures, and market trends, making project planning and execution more efficient.

However, concerns have emerged over the accuracy of reported land prices, as some buyers and sellers may under-report transactions to evade taxes on high-value land sales. 

Researcher Aimé Tsinda suggested developing a system to detect and prevent inaccurate pricing data to ensure the reliability of the platform.