Tag: land rights
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Phuhlisani : clear thinking for change
Abstract: Phuhlisani and Associates provides services in support of land reform and rural development, including strategy development at national, provincial and district scales, supporting rights determination, strengthening land holding institutions and developing functional land rights management. Author(s): Source(s): , Published: 2008 Phuhlisani solutions, Cape Town (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.phuhlisani.com/
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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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Gouvernance foncière en Afrique centrale
Abstract: The systems of land rights and land governance in Central Africa (Chad, Cameroon, Congo, Burundi, Madagascar, Central African Republic) are described. Subjects include public administration, legislation, conflicts, problems, and innovations. Author(s): Ntampaka, Charles Source(s): , Document de travail sur les régimes fonciers; 7 iii, 59 p., ill., tabs Document de travail sur les régimes…
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Institutions: top down or bottom up? : design and reform of institutions in LDCs and transition economies
Abstract: This article poses the question whether top-down institutional change is desirable, using the case of land tenure reform versus customary rights. It recommends adopting an agenda of gradual reform that recognizes the constraints of bottom up evolution instead of delusory top down attempts. Author(s): Easterly, William Source(s): , American economic review; Vol. 98, No.…
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Literature review of governance and secure access to land
Abstract: This review summarizes key findings from research into the governance issues of security of land tenure and distributional inequalities over land. It indicates research findings on effective ways to build capacity, accountability and responsiveness of the institutions governing access to land. Author(s): Palmer, Robin Source(s): , 35 p. Published: 2007 University of Birmingham]. Governance…
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Land rights and land conflicts in Africa : a review of issues and experiences
Abstract: This paper identifies and discusses important issues in the ongoing debate about African land rights and land conflicts. It also presents and discusses various policy approaches being adopted on the continent to solve land tenure problems and related conflicts. Author(s): Lund, Christian; Odgaard, Rie; Sjaastad, Espen Source(s): , iv, 42 p., ill., tabs Published:…
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Of global concern : rural livelihood dynamics and natural resource governance
Abstract: This book wants to create a better understanding of the global challenges faced by rural livelihoods that are intimately dependent on land and natural resources. This includes institutions, processes and developments at local, rural levels, among households, groups and communities. Author(s): Havnevik, Kjell; Negash, Tekeste; Beyene, Atakilte Source(s): , Sida studies; 16 263 p.,…
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Policies and practices for securing and improving access to land
Abstract: This paper analyses the links between land access and poverty reduction, and reviews recent policy and practice to improve land access for poorer groups in different parts of the world. Author(s): Cotula, Lorenzo; Toulmin, Camilla; Quan, Julian Source(s): , Issue paper / International institute for environment and development; 1 31 p Issue 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 /…