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The persistence of land and tenure related conflicts in Uganda reflects colonial social policies which promoted division and cemented inequality. Uganda is at the heart of the conflicted Great Lakes region and for some years the country has hosted the largest refugee population in Africa. The ruling National Resistance Movement led by President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 36 years. Uganda’s agricultural modernisation, conservation and tourism promotion agendas have impacted on land rights. Unresolved land issues remain at the heart of national politics.    
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El acaparamiento de tierras y la deportación forzosa de campesinos aumentan durante el encierro por Covid-19

20 Mayo 2021

La situación está empeorando a medida que las poblaciones de distritos enteros son expulsadas por la fuerza de sus tierras. Los desalojos forzosos son un claro indicio de que se están violando los derechos de las personas.

EMPLOYMENT: Consultancy to Study the poor adoption of proven agricultural technologies and innovations in Eastern and Central Africa (ECA)

The Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) is a non-political organization of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) of ten countries

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Securing land tenure in Uganda: A collaborative approach to address root causes of food insecurity

7 Octubre 2021

There is an immense pressure on land in Uganda. The country has a rapidly growing population and is host to the world’s third largest refugee population. Particularly poor people struggle to get access to healthy food. Agriculture practices need to become more efficient and focused on the domestic…

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¿Qué estrategias funcionan para las mujeres que viven en tierras colectivas?

Webinar: ¿Qué estrategias funcionan para las mujeres que viven en tierras colectivas?

Una conversación para compartir estrategias y empoderar a las mujeres en tierras colectivas. *El panel se presentará en inglés y habrá interpretación simultánea en español y portugués.