Established in March 2015, the Institute of Land Governance was formed to help address organizations in settling land concerns. It is engaged by the International Land Coalition in offering land use/zoning training programs. It is also the co-publisher of Abp. Ledesma’s book: Land Reform in East and Southeast Asia 1930 -80. ILG heads the MPM – MRD Batch 2 of 142 students. It has engaged with various stakeholders as it was the lead sponsor in students and farmers Forum of the International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) in Ozamiz.

• Participatory GIS-based Zoning Training
• Financial Literacy, Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Training Program
• Consultancy on Land Zoning Conflict
  
  

Vision

ILG is a leading global knowledge center that builds capacities of emerging leaders on resource governance towards sustainable rural development by 2020

Mission

ILG equips emerging leaders on resource governance through instruction, research and outreach

Goals

• Graduated 100 emerging leaders in Asia by 2018
• Formulated resource books and manuals on tools and strategies on resource governance
• Assisted in mitigating conflicts and improving access of rural poor to productive resources
  
  

Environment

XSF works toward sustainable natural resources management. It has various projects that aim to secure communities that are dependent on land resources for their livelihood, security and cultural identity.

Areas:

• Hydrology Study
• Watershed Management
• Payment for Ecosystem Services
• Forest Protection and Conservation
• Capacity-building for Tribal Communities

Rural Development

XSF believes that agriculture is the most inclusive sector in the Philippines where majority relies for a living. It seeks to include the rural farming communities in the country's economic growth.

Areas:

• Agricultural Extensions Services
• Business Development Services

Managed Projects

XSF serves as a conduit of funds for its donors and partners. It acts as an initiator of innovative programs and cenvener of forums. It incubates development projects and captures experiences for instruction and research.

Areas:

• Documentation
• Case Studies
• Forums
• Trainings
• Knowledge Banking
• Health and Culture Projects