Tag: indigenous populations
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Recognising indigenous rights in land use planning governance
Abstract: Established planning texts appoint Indigenous peoples to pre-defined positions and create authority structures that are often grounded in Western legal and political conventions traditions and may not correspond to the governance aspirations or structures of individual Indigenous groups. Author(s): Barry, Janice; Porter, Libby Source(s): , 19 p. draft Published: 2010 University of Warwick, [Coventry…
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Rights and resources initiative : supporting forest tenure, policy and market reforms
Abstract: The Rights & Resources Initiative promotes reforms that secure local communities’ and indigenous peoples’ rights to own, control and benefit from land and forests. It aims to double the global forest area under local ownership and administration, with secure rights to use products, by 2015. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2010 Rights and resources initiative…
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The role of traditional leadership in governance and rural development : a case study of the Mgwalana traditional authority
Abstract: Has the South African government managed to add traditional leadership to the local government structures? This study examines how well the Mgwalana Traditional Authority (MTA) is performing its role of governing and developing its area and the municipal area of Nkonkobe in Eastern Cape. Author(s): George, Khanyisa Source(s): , 114 p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Decentralizing forest management : pretense or reality? : in the context of Forest rights act in India
Abstract: After more than a century of centralization, the Forest Policy of 1988 was the first step to hand back ownership of local resources to the local communities. More is needed to go beyond granting of recognition to ‘cultivated areas on forestland’. Author(s): Ghate, Rucha Source(s): , 27 p., ill., maps Published: 2009 Indiana university.…
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Tenure rights and beyond : community access to forest resources in Latin America
Abstract: This paper collects different case studies on the evolving rights of forest groups in relation to access to forests and to the economic benefits such access entails in Latin America. Includes case studies from Guatemala, Bolivia, Brazil, and Nicaragua. Author(s): Larson, Anne M. Source(s): , CIFOR occasional paper; 50 viii, 91 p., ill., maps…
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From exclusion to ownership? : challenges and opportunities in advancing forest tenure reform
Abstract: Recommendations on how the forest tenure reform process can be carried forward in order to achieve forest land access and ownership of local people are provided. Author(s): Sunderlin, William D.; Hatcher, Jeffrey; Liddle, Megan Source(s): , vi, 54 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2008 Rights and resources initiative, Washington, DC (English ISBN/ISSN: 978-0-615-21808-3/ Link:…
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Recognition and democratisation : ‘new roles’ for traditional leaders in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract: The present working paper reviews recent literature on the role of traditional leaders in sub-Saharan Africa and discusses the potential consequences of the current waves of democratization and recognition of traditional leaders in decentralized governance. Author(s): Kyed, Helene Maria; Buur, Lars Source(s): , DIIS working paper; 2006/11 [34] p., 30 cm DIIS working paper…
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Land rights reform and governance in Africa : how to make it work in the 21st century?
Abstract: This paper looks at the root causes of insecurity in land tenure and current indications as well as constraints of real reforms. It discusses the conditions for an enabling reform, through community-based and incrementally expanding change. Author(s): Alden Wily, Liz Source(s): , Discussion paper / United nations development programme 48 p Discussion paper /…
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State recognition of traditional authority in Mozambique : the nexus of community representation and state assistance
Abstract: The provisions of Decree 15/2000 in Mozambique for decentralization, nation building, rural development, civic education, community participation, and recognition of traditional authorities are an ambiguous mix of community-representation and state-assistance. Author(s): Buur, Lars; Kyed, Helene Maria Source(s): , Discussion paper / Nordiska afrikainstitutet; 28 30 p., ill., 25 cm Discussion paper / Nordiska afrikainstitutet…