Issues of transformative change in gender relations have been on the development agenda for four decades and no-one could say that there have not been significant policy initiatives taken to achieve this objective. The enthusiasm generated during the 1975 International Year for Women and…
L’application des lois forestières suscite une attention croissante sur la scène internationale car des volumes importants de bois sont abattus, transformés et négociés illégalement chaque année. La coupe illicite et le commerce qui en découle sont un problème complexe qui a de profondes…
Most of the world’s poor work in the “informal economy” – outside of recognized and enforceable rules. Thus, even though most have assets of some kind, they have no way to document their possessions because they lack formal access to legally recognized tools such as deeds, contracts and permits…
This manual therefore aims to explore the linkages between agrobiodiversity, gender and local knowledge, and to show the relevance of doing so, within the context of research and development. This manual will not equip you with the skills needed to conduct participatory or action research at…
Water for agriculture draws on a range of sources - from naturally available water bodies to water supply infrastructure. In sub-Saharan Africa, only a very small percentage of arable land is irrigated. Most farmers produce food under rainfed conditions. In 1995, for instance, 89 percent of…
Across rural Africa, land legislation struggles to be properly implemented, and most resource users gain access to land on the basis of local land tenure systems. Although such systems claim to draw their legitimacy from “tradition” and are commonly referred to as “customary” (and for easier…
Le présent décret fixe l’organisation et les modalités de fonctionnement du Bulletin des Avis Domaniaux et Fonciers, institué au sein de chaque Délégation Provinciale des Domaines et des Affaires Foncières, assure la publication des actes et des textes domaniaux et fonciers soumis à l’obligation…
This is a Bail Foncier posted on <a href="https://www.openlandcontracts.org:443/">OpenLandContracts.org</a>. It lists Sugarcane as the primary resource(s)
This paper analyses transparency issues in Cameroon's oil sector. It shows that, while substantial efforts have already been undertaken, continued action is necessary to strengthen transparency. The paper also identifies why and how transparency, especially in the fiscal area, matters for…
This is a Contract Annex posted on <a href="https://www.openlandcontracts.org:443/">OpenLandContracts.org</a>. It lists Timber (Wood) as the primary resource(s)
This is a Decree posted on <a href="https://www.openlandcontracts.org:443/">OpenLandContracts.org</a>. It lists Timber (Wood) as the primary resource(s)
This is a Contract Annex posted on <a href="https://www.openlandcontracts.org:443/">OpenLandContracts.org</a>. It lists Timber (Wood) as the primary resource(s)