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Contract awards, government partnerships, research, and independent coverage of MLG’s work in land administration and public records.
2026
- In the mediaDuPage County
DuPage County Recorder’s Office recognized with a 2026 CPSAI AI 50 Award(opens in a new tab)
DuPage County recognized the Recorder’s Office, County IT, and MLG for their collaborative work developing an AI-powered land-records system.
- In the mediaStateScoop
To fight deed fraud, Maryland considers the blockchain(opens in a new tab)
StateScoop examines Maryland’s deed-fraud legislation and Baltimore’s work with MLG, including the results reported to state lawmakers and questions surrounding the technology.
- ResearchWorld Bank Land Conference
Ensuring women and economically vulnerable groups in Africa secure legal land titles(opens in a new tab)
Ali El Husseini presented MLG’s work on gender-inclusive systematic land titling at the World Bank Land and Property Research Conference.
- Weber County
Weber County approves MLG AI recording integration and Smart Search(opens in a new tab)
The Weber County Commission unanimously approved an agreement covering AI-assisted recording, indexing, and public records search.
- DuPage County
DuPage County awards MLG its land-records management system contract(opens in a new tab)
The DuPage County Board approved MLG’s comprehensive system for Recorder’s Office indexing, imaging, workflow, and public access.
- San Juan Record
San Juan County approves MLG contract for the Recorder’s Office(opens in a new tab)
County commissioners unanimously approved an agreement for AI-assisted document indexing and public access to recorded documents.
2025
- LinkedIn
MLG presents AI government solution at the Ohio Clerk of Courts Conference(opens in a new tab)
Medici Land Governance demonstrated its AI recording and search tooling to clerks from across Ohio.
- Uintah County Commission
Uintah County moves forward with MLG for AI-assisted document indexing(opens in a new tab)
County commissioners approved the agreement pending final review of data-ownership language, with the Recorder describing faster historical indexing and staff capacity as central goals.
- In the mediaGovernment Technology
Baltimore uses blockchain to target blighted properties(opens in a new tab)
Government Technology reports on Baltimore’s expansion of its work with MLG and the city’s use of the ledger to strengthen property information.
- Tooele County
Tooele County details AI modernization of Recorder and Surveyor workflows(opens in a new tab)
The county described how MLG’s document processing connects with its recording and GIS tools to reduce repetitive entry, improve accuracy, and return records faster.
- Duchesne County Commission
Duchesne County approves MLG document intelligence and public search agreement(opens in a new tab)
County commissioners approved MLG’s document intelligence and search portal services after discussing staff review, public deed access, and the long-term value of the system.
2024
2023
- Business Wire
City of Baltimore taps MLG to establish a blockchain land recorder, starting with 14,000 vacant properties(opens in a new tab)
Baltimore selects MLG to build a blockchain platform for recording vacant properties, beginning with a pilot covering 14,000 of them.
- In the mediaBusiness Wire
Peter George named Medici Land Governance board chairman(opens in a new tab)
Fintech entrepreneurial leader Peter George joins as chairman of the MLG board.
- mediciland.com
Democratising land governance: bolstering Zambia’s land and property infrastructure(opens in a new tab)
MLG’s CEO, Dr. Ali El Husseini, on the benefits and progress of the National Land Titling Programme in Zambia.
- ResearchIFAD
Frontier technologies for securing tenure: a review of concepts, uses and challenges(opens in a new tab)
IFAD’s review of frontier technologies for tenure security cites the Ubutaka App, built by MLG for Rwanda’s Land Management and Use Authority.
- In the mediaLedger Insights
IDB executes blockchain property registry pilot with ChromaWay(opens in a new tab)
Coverage of the Inter-American Development Bank pilot notes MLG’s land registry deployments in Mexico, Liberia, Rwanda and Zambia.
2022
- In the mediaDepartment of Public Information, Guyana
GLSC and FAO commence LiDAR aerial survey of Guyana(opens in a new tab)
Guyana’s government announces the start of aerial surveying, with international expertise provided by MLG and its partners.
- TalkGroup on Earth Observations
Earth observation for land tenure security, in support of SDG 1(opens in a new tab)
MLG’s Didier Sagashya joins three international experts in land administration and cadastral mapping.
- ResearchLand (MDPI)
An overview of frontier technologies for land tenure: how to avoid the hype and focus on what matters(opens in a new tab)
A survey of land tenure technology that records how MLG approached Zambia’s chiefdom areas by first mapping their extent.
- ResearchFIG Congress 2022
Using remote sensing and AI in property valuation(opens in a new tab)
By Ron Dalumpines, Javier Clavijo, Jason Buchanan, Trent Larson and Ryan Chacon of MLG.
- TalkAfroseed AfCFTA Summit
Enhancing Africa’s human capital with better 21st century skills to achieve the AfCFTA goals(opens in a new tab)
MLG at the Africa Continental Free Trade Area Youth and Women Engagement Summit, Mulungushi Conference Centre.
- TalkLand Portal
Promoting pro-poor land rights in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals(opens in a new tab)
A session on the challenges, lessons and practical strategies of systematic land titling across the globe.
- TalkTempleton World Charity Foundation
Posthoc Salon: human flourishing and the security of home(opens in a new tab)
CEO Ali El Husseini on how blockchain is changing proof of land ownership, alongside Ambassador Chola Milambu.
- TalkIFAD
IFAD Innovation Day: applying frontier technologies to secure land rights(opens in a new tab)
MLG on the geospatial tools FAO and IFAD are exploring for tenure security.
- In the mediaLusaka Times
Ministry of Lands issues over 26,000 certificates of title to landowners(opens in a new tab)
MLG’s CEO at the handover: “It’s empowerment and unlocking capital from your property.”
- In the mediaLusaka Times
Zambia’s embrace of digital technology will empower citizens and landowners with economic opportunities(opens in a new tab)
CEO Ali El Husseini on transactions backed by data that is secure, trustworthy and efficient.
- LinkedIn
Digital technology to expand opportunities for a new generation of aspiring farmers and agricultural engineers(opens in a new tab)
With Zambia approving electronic signatures, CEO Ali El Husseini on what that opens up where agriculture is the main source of income.
- ResearchAfrican Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences
Harnessing technology to advance citizen-centric land administration in Rwanda(opens in a new tab)
How the Ubutaka App simplifies voluntary land sales and guards against double selling, identity fraud and repudiation.
- In the mediaZambia National Broadcasting Corporation
Issuance of offer letters in nine demarcation areas in Chilanga District(opens in a new tab)
MLG and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources begin issuing offer letters across nine demarcation areas in Chilanga.
- ResearchCoordinates
Cryptographic digital technology for the prevention of property theft(opens in a new tab)
MLG’s Jethro Jones on building cryptographic systems that stop property registry fraud before it happens.
- ResearchLand Portal
Gender inequality in land ownership in Zambia, and MLG’s contribution to securing women’s land rights(opens in a new tab)
On the gap between men’s and women’s recorded landholding in Zambia, and what the titling programme changes.
- ResearchAfrican Journal on Land Policy and Geospatial Sciences
Zambia: private sector investment in security of land tenure, from piloting to national rollout(opens in a new tab)
Emmanuel Tembo and Didier Sagashya on tenure rights, customary land boundaries, and towns expanding into them.
2021
- TalkMedici Land Governance
Utilizing emerging technology to streamline good land governance(opens in a new tab)
MLG’s first land conference, on inefficient registries, missing standardisation, and what transparency requires.
- CSIS
Trent Larson joins CSIS panel on blockchain and human rights(opens in a new tab)
MLG’s Trent Larson contributed as a subject matter expert to the CSIS panel discussion Blockchain & Human Rights.
- ResearchCSIS
Human rights risks and opportunities in blockchain(opens in a new tab)
The CSIS paper accompanying the panel, on where distributed ledgers help human rights and where they do not.
- In the mediaKT Press
SDG Center for Africa moves to advance 2030 Agenda goals(opens in a new tab)
The SDG Center for Africa signs a memorandum of understanding with MLG in Kigali.
- In the mediaThe New Times
How Rwanda uses blockchain technology to ease land transactions(opens in a new tab)
- In the mediaKT Press
Ubutaka App: Rwanda’s paperless land registration system ready to go(opens in a new tab)
Rwanda’s paperless land registration app is recommended at African Union level for dissemination across the continent.
- TalkMiddle East Institute
The future of finance and money in MENA(opens in a new tab)
Ali El Husseini on the Middle East Institute panel, with Sandra Ro of the Global Blockchain Business Council.
- Business Wire
MLG and NYC Department of Finance to explore blockchain against deed fraud(opens in a new tab)
Medici Land Governance and the New York City Department of Finance will explore the use of blockchain to address deed fraud.
- Business Wire
MLG and the Sustainable Development Goals Center for Africa sign an MOU to advance the 2030 Agenda(opens in a new tab)
MLG and the SDGCA agree to develop practical applications of land data toward the 2030 Agenda goals.
- In the mediaCoinDesk
New York City to explore blockchain for preventing deed fraud in land sales(opens in a new tab)
CoinDesk on the Department of Finance proof of concept with MLG.
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