Tag: land rights
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Land governance : Governance assessment portal (GAP)
Abstract: Major inter-governmental institutions collaborate to produce a harmonized set of land indicators. These involve measures of governance and administration, distribution and access, functioning markets and investments, and tenure security indicators in rural and urban areas. Author(s): UNDP Source(s): , Published: 2011 United nations development programme (UNDP), [New York, NY] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.gaportal.org/areas-of-governance/land-governance
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Rural demography, public services and land rights in Africa : a village-level analysis in Burkina Faso
Abstract: Following internal migration into river valleys after Onchocerciasis eradication, the effect of population density on land use regulation was examined. Improved public services and private property rights were indeed correlated with changes in the scarcity of land. Author(s): McMillan, Margaret S.; Masters, William A.; Kazianga, Harounan Source(s): , 62 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs…
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Bangladesh : food security and land governance factsheet
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Bangladesh, 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): , 7 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…
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Module 14: ICT for land administration and management
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.…
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The green rush : the global race for farmland and the rights of land users
Abstract: This article questions the claimed advantages of land grab. It is likely that the poorest farmers will be priced out from these emerging markets for land rights, and that the interests of those depending on the commons will be ignored. Security of tenure for the rural poor must be protected. Author(s): De Schutter, Olivier…
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Kenya : food security and land governance factsheet
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Kenya, 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…
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Land information management in Uganda : current status
Abstract: This paper presents the current status of land information management system in Uganda, the different problems faced with the system and the practical solutions to the problems. Currently, there are 112 districts, each of which mandated to have its own land office. Author(s): Wabineno, L.M.; Musinguzi, M.; Ekbäck, P. Source(s): , p. 211-223, ill.,…
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Mali : food security and land governance factsheet
Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Mali, 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): , 7 p., ill., tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…
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Environmental and gender impacts of land tenure regularization in Africa : pilot evidence from Rwanda
Abstract: Decentralized, low-cost land tenure regularization in Rwanda improved land access for legally married women, stimulated investment and maintenance of soil conservation measures, and had no negative effect in terms of distress sales and consecutive landlessness. Author(s): Ali, Daniel Ayalew; Deininger, Klaus; Goldstein, Markus Source(s): , Policy research working paper; WPS 5765 29 p., ill.,…