Tag: land rights

• UNU school for land administration studies

  Abstract: The School for Land Administration Studies aims to provide support in the area of land policy and land policy instruments through education and capacity building, research, advisory services, and expert meetings. Land policy determines access to land for food production and poverty alleviation. Author(s): Universiteit Twente Source(s): , Published: 2011 University of Twente. Faculty…

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  Capacity Building, economic growth, land rights, land titles, Public administration, research, social justice, universities and colleges

• Natural resources and environment = Ressources naturelles et environnement = Recursos naturales y medio ambiente

  Abstract: These web pages provide key information related to land, water and genetic resources, and the access to and tenure of these resources. They also address the challenges and opportunities of bioenergy, agriculture, fisheries, and forestry in the light of climate change. Author(s): FAO Source(s): , Published: 2011 Food and agriculture organization of the United…

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  agricultural development, climatic change, forest management, land rights, land tenure, natural resources, water management

• Yemen : food security and land governance factsheet

  Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Yemen, 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): , 6 p., ill., tab Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable and…

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• Pastoralists seasonal land rights in land administration : a study of northern Kenya

  Abstract: The alignment of pastoralists’ seasonal land rights with those of non-pastoralists within a legal framework for property rights in land administration is examined, using the case of northern Kenya. Legal provisions will be needed for migration corridors and dry season grazing. Author(s): Lengoiboni, Monica Source(s): , 164 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2011…

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  Kenya, land rights, pastoralism, Public administration

• Uganda : food security and land governance factsheet

  Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Uganda, 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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• Annual World bank conference on land and poverty : conference agenda

  Abstract: The theme of the 2011 conference was “Countries strengthen land governance”. In a period of land grabbing, better land governance can encourage investment, steer urban growth and improve social welfare. It also helps countries overcome a legacy of inequality, dispossession and conflict. Author(s): World Bank Source(s): , Published: 2011 World bank, Washington, DC (English…

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• South Sudan : food security and land governance factsheet

  Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Mozambique, 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): , 6 p., ill., map, tabs Published: 2011 Land governance for equitable…

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• Ensuring equitable distribution of land in Ghana : spirituality or policy? : a case study from the forest-savanna agroecological zone of Ghana

  Abstract: The question of equitable distribution of land in forest-savannah zone of Ghana was investigated with a focus on the dichotomy of policy versus indigenous spirituality. The effectiveness of past land registration attempts is also examined. Generally, religio-cultural aspects must be factored in. Author(s): Awuah-Nyamekye, Samuel; Sarfo-Mensah, Paul Source(s): , The International indigenous policy journal.…

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  cultural and social anthropology, ghana, land rights, land tenure, Public administration, public services, social justice

• Rwanda : food security and land governance factsheet

  Abstract: This factsheet contains information on the regulatory land governance framework in Rwanda, 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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• The contribution of local governments

  Abstract: In a world with a growing demand for land, improving local tenure security on a massive scale, and not just for a few, requires the engagement of local institutional actors and more especially the support of the local authorities. Author(s): Hilhorst, Dorothea H.M. Source(s): Farming matters; 27(2011)4, p. 24-26, ill., photogr Farming matters 27(2011)4…

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  africa south of sahara, land rights, land tenure, land titles, Local Government