1) The document outlines the objectives and activities of a learning initiative to recognize and formalize customary land tenure and management systems to benefit the poor. 2) The main objective is to contribute to recognizing customary land rights through participatory approaches including all user groups, especially women, livestock keepers, and vulnerable groups. 3) Specific objectives include identifying best practices, facilitating cross-learning among stakeholders, and documenting practices to promote replication. Activities include producing documentation, learning routes on rangelands security, a policy forum, and exchanges between East and West Africa.