Tag: land tenure
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‘Land grabs’ in Africa : can the deals work for development
Abstract: sl241slmult0The paper looks at the recent wave of large-scale land acquisitions in poorer countries which has sparked a major debate. It analyzes how these investments can either create new opportunities to improve local living standards, or further marginalize the poor. Author(s): Cotula, Lorenzo; Vermeulen, Sonja Source(s): , IIED briefing [4] p., ill., graphs, maps…
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Tenure in REDD : start-point or afterthought?
Abstract: This report aims to promote debate on the REDD mechanisms, drawing on experience from rainforest countries. It explores tenure issues and identifies key challenges to be addressed if REDD is to have equitable and sustainable impact. Author(s): Cotula, Lorenzo; Mayers, James Source(s): , IIED natural resource issues; 15 vi, 56 p., ill., tabs IIED…
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Not about us without us : working with grassroots organisations in the land field
Abstract: This publication presents a grassroots mechanism for the effective inclusion of local community groups (grassroots). Detailed criteria to assess grassroots participation in order to determine whether it is genuine, effective and rights-based are included. Author(s): Langford, Malcolm; Augustinus, Clarissa; Westman, Ulrik; Jonsson, Asa Source(s): , 32 p., ill., tabs Published: 2009 United nations human…
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Traditional leadership and democracy in Africa : the experience of Botswana
Abstract: The role of chieftainships in modern African democracies and land tenure is discussed, using the case of Botswana. Author(s): Sharma, Keshav C. Source(s): , [14] p. Published: 2009 Institute for democracy in South Africa (IDASA), [Pretoria etc. (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.idasa.org.za/index.asp?page=output_details.asp%3FRID%3D2033%26PID%3D54
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Participatory GIS tools for mapping indigenous knowledge in customary land tenure dynamics : case of peri-urban northern Ghana
Abstract: This study examines whether participatory geographic information systems (PGIS) can be used to map indigenous knowledge (IK) of land tenure dynamics in northern Ghana. It was found that IK flexible and dynamic and that PGIS has potential for use in land adjudication. Author(s): Lamptey, Florence Source(s): , ix, 81, ill., maps, tabs Published: 2009…
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Application and validation the land administration domain model in a real life situation : (a case study in Indonesia)
Abstract: A prototype was built to validate the Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) as the national standard model for Indonesia. Validity was demonstrated, although some questions remain: several LADM concepts are not yet used, while others cannot be adopted. Author(s): Sucaya, I Ketut Gede Ary Source(s): , ix, 92 p., ill., maps, tabs Published: 2009…
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New niches of community rights to forests in Cameroon : tenure reform, decentralization category or something else?
Abstract: This essay interrogates the nature of ongoing change in the structure of community rights in Cameroon: is it tenure change or decentralization? In reality, it is neither a strict decentralization process nor a strict tenure reform, but a mixture of devolution and delegation of powers. Author(s): Oyono, Phil René Source(s): , International journal of…
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Beyond tenure : rights-based approaches to peoples and forests : some lessons from the forest peoples programme
Abstract: On the basis of a review of 17 years of programmatic work with forest peoples in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, this paper explores the complexity of rights that need recognition if community-based livelihoods in forests are to be secured and well-being is to be improved. Author(s): Colchester, Marcus Source(s): , iv, 44 p.…
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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…