Profile

Jennifer Duncan

Africa Region Director, Landesa

Jennifer Duncan is a senior attorney and land tenure specialist who has worked in international development for more than 20 years, with an emphasis on land and housing rights. She has focused on gender perspectives and women’s rights to land and housing throughout her career. Jennifer has previously conducted policy work and field research on land issues across Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Authored Content

  • Mar 07 2018
    Blog Post Land Rights and Mangoes: How Land Insecurity Impacts Women Mango Growers in Kenya After giving birth to her third child, Sarah* lay in a hospital bed in a small town in Meru County, Kenya, battling a ruptured appendix. While struggling to stay alive, she received news that her husband had left her and her children. Although recovered from her life-threatening battle, Sarah was unable to return home. Their […] Jennifer Duncan, Megan Olson