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Cities in sub-Saharan Africa are growing rapidly and the majority of the urban population growth is accommodated through proliferation of informal settlements characterized by contested rights to the land. As disputed land rights and resulting lack of state recognition can lead to evictions, inadequate infrastructure provision and sub-standard living conditions, the issue comprises a key challenge for sustainable development. The present project seeks to address issues related to contested land rights in Maputo, Mozambique. The project will conduct participatory urban planning activities to enable provision of formal land titles to the residents of the low-income informal settlement Maxaquene D. This will facilitate capacity building of residents and local level authorities as well as support advocacy activities to increase tenure security in the city in support of wider legal and sustainable urban development.