Abstract: This article argues that the process of legal empowerment still need to be more inclusive for the poor and discusses ways to reinforce this process without denying the reality of customary land practices. Recent land reform efforts are aimed at the decentralization of land management. Author(s): Burnod, Perrine Source(s): , 35 p., ill., graphs,…
Abstract: A gender-sensitive research framework was used to assess the extent to which men and women have participated in the Land Tenure Regularization process in Rwanda. One of the aims was to assist and enhance the capacity of local institutions involved in land awareness and land dispute management. Author(s): Santos, Florence; Fletschner Landesa, Diana; Daconto,…
Abstract: The liberal land reform in Cambodia has produced good results, but has turned out to be quantitatively ineffective in the distribution of state public land for the poor through social land concessions. New instruments are needed, including the regularization of unauthorized land use. Author(s): Müller, Franz-Volker Source(s): , 23 p., ill., maps, tabs Published:…
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Benin, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , [5] p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…
Abstract: Implementation of Tanzania’s land reform has so far been slow and uneven. The promised benefits – economic growth and improved tenure security – do not happen. Citizens and their elected representatives should be allowed to define the land reform processes in their villages. Author(s): Pedersen, Rasmus Hundsbæk Source(s): , DIIS policy brief 4 p.,…
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Afghanistan, including land tenure forms, the institutional land governance framework, gender, foreign direct investment, land grabbing, national policy, and donor support. Author(s): Heegde, Martijn De; Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M.; Porchet, Nicholas Source(s): , 8 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…
Abstract: The three core ICT technologies for land – the Internet, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), and geographic information systems (GIS) -are converging and creating huge opportunities for land management, land reform, and land markets, and land use. Author(s): McLaren, Robin A.; Stanley, Victoria Source(s): , [30] p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2011 World bank.…
