“There are many indigenous peoples’ organizations that are closely working with and raising their voice to policy makers on the land issues. Coalitions and networks are being formed among like-minded groups working on land issues aimed at the protection of customary land rights.” tenure system and overlap between formal and customary tenure, multiple land claims, inadequate public administration capacity, corruption, uneven distribution of land, and inadequate legal protection for the poor. Also needed is the sensitizing of policy makers on the need to amend the current laws or enact laws and policies. Hence, capacity building support for IP organizations is required in order for them to mobilize their issues effectively. Thus, a land governance system is required to prevent land alienation and to secure the ownership and use of land by the indigenous peoples in Bangladesh. The relevant stakeholders, such as CSOs, government actors, bilateral and multilateral agencies, media, and the academe, etc., could be engaged to improve the land governance system. In this regard, the Association for Land Reform and Development (ALRD) has been providing capacity building and organizing trainings, workshops, seminars, and producing publications, etc. for the indigenous peoples’ organizations. Support to building capacities of the Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations Indigenous peoples’ organizations and civil society should together play a mediator role to influence policy at high government levels and ensure the IPs’ land rights. There are many indigenous peoples’ organizations that are closely working with and raising their voice to policy makers on the land issues. Coalitions and networks are being formed among like-minded groups working on land issues aimed at the protection of customary land rights. Therefore, in some areas, strategic interventions are needed as well as capacity building, both operational and technical, through the provision of training and orientation in the areas of research, networking, advocacy, awareness building programs, among others. Joint strategic action to influence policy makers on policy development and implementation The respective ministries who are responsible for IP land issues could be provided guidelines to identify issues affecting indigenous peoples and help prevent land grabbing. There are other ministries and departments with larger responsibilities such as the Ministry of Land, Ministry of CHT Affairs, Ministry of Environment and Forest, and the Ministry of Agriculture. It is recommended that a special cell or unit be put in place in these agencies that will specifically deal with IP land issues. Lok Niti 21