BenBen
African landscape at dawn

 Building trust into African land markets. 

We advise governments, institutions and, investors on Africa's land economy—and build the digital rails that power trusted land markets.

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Our story

"The future of trust in Africa's land market depends on democratizing access to reliable, and transparent land data."

Emmanuel Buetey Noah Jr. — CEO & Founder

Opaque land markets continue to hinder economic development and limit Africa's appeal for investment across real estate, climate, agriculture and natural-resource sectors. Our advisory work brings off-market transactions into the formal economy.

We combine deep advisory experience across complex land systems with technology to build digital infrastructure that powers land intelligence, streamlined administration, and informed decision-making. 

Impact to date

From advising on national land reform to building AI-powered land intelligence and customary land rights solutions—we're building the trusted digital infrastructure underpinning Africa's land economy.

+300k

land parcels mapped

1M

spatial data points captured

3,000

acres under continuous reconnaissance

Advisory & consultancy

A decade of practice across the land administration value chain.

BenBen advises governments, multilateral institutions, investors and developers — turning fragmented land systems into transparent, investable infrastructure.

01

Land Administration Strategy

PPP modelling, institutional design and policy frameworks for governments and donor programs.

02

Land Market Intelligence

Market analysis, valuation studies and investor due-diligence support across urban and rural markets.

03

Geospatial & Building Footprints

National-scale footprint extraction, parcel digitisation and AI-driven land datasets.

04

Land Investment Safeguards

Community engagement, tenure due diligence and ESG frameworks for large-scale land deals.

05

Digital Systems Design

Land information system architecture, blockchain/DLT advisory, mobile & web build-out.

06

Research & Policy

Working papers and technical stakeholder engagements with the World Bank, DAI, FCDO and R4D.

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Our digital infrastructure

LandSense — land intelligence from a  single location pin.

Get a clear picture of any land — location, nearby development, planning context and ownership signals — instantly, delivered over WhatsApp. No dashboards. No exports.

+300k
Parcels digitized
10
Decision signals
<5m
Time-to-insight

How it works

STEP / 01

Send a location pin

Drop a location pin in WhatsApp. No app install, no upload, no form.

STEP / 02

We analyze the land

We combine maps, land records and nearby features for clear, reliable insights.

STEP / 03

Receive structured intel

A simple, easy-to-understand land brief lands in your thread in under 10 seconds.

What's in the brief

Parcel size & administrative district
Nearest road & infrastructure access
Building density (buildings/km²)
Land tenure & registry availability
Ownership signals where available
Risk flags surfaced before they cost you time
LandSense
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👋 Welcome to LandSense

On-the-go land intelligence from a WhatsApp location pin.

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📍 Get started — send a location pin, a Google Maps link, a GhanaPost GPS code (e.g. GA-123-4567), or coordinates for a free Land Brief.
✨ Available services
  • 🔎 PAY — Land Safety Check
  • 🏗️ BUILD — Buildability Check
  • 📋 FULL — Full Due Diligence Pack
Pinned location
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Land Brief1.4s
District
AdMA
Nearest road
30 m
Buildings/km²
200
Land tenure
Government
Registry
Available
Risk flags
2

1 acre parcel in AdMA with road access 30m away and moderate surrounding development (~200 buildings/km²). Government-held land with registry records available and 2 risk flags identified.

Reply PAYReply BUILDReply FULL

Use cases

01

Buyers

Check land context before committing.

02

Developers

Screen sites at portfolio scale.

03

Lawyers & surveyors

Prepare grounded due diligence.

04

Investors

Compare opportunities side by side.

Product notes

Channel

WhatsApp-first · Free

Works right on WhatsApp — no apps, no logins. Send a pin, get a brief.

Depth

Ownership & build-potential · Paid

Upgrade for ownership checks, registry records and development potential.

Coverage

Beyond mapped parcels

Operates in informally surveyed regions where government registries fall short.

Latency

Instant land check

Key insights in seconds — location, nearby activity, access and basic risk signals.

Analyze a parcel on WhatsAppVisit landsense.co

Philosophy

“We believe trusted land markets are the foundation of Africa's economic future. By building the digital infrastructure for land intelligence, property data and land rights, we're enabling more transparent governance, lower investment risk and shared prosperity.”

BenBen Labs

Insights

Publications and writings.

Essay — Medium17 Sep 2025

Notes on Land Tenure Risks in Large-Scale Land-Based Climate Investments — why on-chain FPIC and verifiable community consents are foundational to bankable nature and carbon credit projects.

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Feature — WFP Innovation1 Dec 2023

BenBen — World Food Programme DGIx Finalists. Selected under the twin-transition programme with WFP, SDF, GIZ, BMZ and the EU for digital and sustainable land solutions.

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Essay — Medium5 Sep 2023

Land Tenure Security in Africa's Digital Frontier — customary land rights holders control over 70% of Africa's land, and digital infrastructure must be built to empower, not displace them.

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Essay — Medium25 Apr 2023

Derisking Africa's Land-Based Climate Investment Landscape — BenBen, Oko Forests and the UK FCDO collaborate to enhance land tenure security in carbon credit projects.

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Case Study — FCDO3 Mar 2023

Safeguarding land-based climate investments in Ghana with blockchain — communal ownership plus low-cost land and tree tenure documentation to connect communities with carbon investors.

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Recognitions

Recognised globally for pioneering blockchain-enabled land service solutions.

OECD

Top 10 Public Sector Technology Firm

Selected by the OECD's Observatory of Public Sector Innovation as a case study in Blockchains Unchained — recognising BenBen's pioneering use of distributed ledgers in public facing land administration.

WFP Innovation

Digital & Green Accelerator Finalist

Finalist in the Digital & Green Innovation Accelerator led by WFP, SDF, GIZ, BMZ and the EU — showcasing blockchain-enabled secure tenure and access to climate finance for African communities.

Baobab Insights

Top 50 PropTech Firms in Africa

Recognised in Baobab Insights' 50 PropTech Companies: Africa Market Map for pioneering blockchain-backed platforms that improve transparency and efficiency in land administration.

Proponents & partners

World Bank GroupDAIResults for DevelopmentDT GlobalOKOCOLANDEFChanzo CapitalFCDOWorld Bank GroupDAIResults for DevelopmentDT GlobalOKOCOLANDEFChanzo CapitalFCDO

Let's build the digital rails for Africa's land economy.

DA140 Charelevelle Road Adjiringanor, Accra, Ghana.  Whether you're a government, investor, developer or community partner, our team is ready to talk.

team@benben.earth +233 20 235 2912