With post conflict development in progress, a key emerging challenge is that of land. Given the importance of land at the individual, family and community levels, the ownership, control of, and access to land are important components in pushing this transition forward. Land in the North is a complex issue that is closely tied to the war and ethno-political conflict. This publication highlights problems relating to land in the North, including the five districts. While focusing on ground realities and developments in the five districts, the report also references land related issues in the Puttalam district regarding internally displaced persons (IDPs) originally from the North and those attempting to return to their place of origin. This publication also highlights the initiatives the government and other stakeholders have taken to address land issues in the North