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Progress Towards the SDG Land Rights Commitments

Reports & Research
July, 2024
Global

Secure land rights for all—women and men, regardless of ethnicity or religion, or civil, economic, social, or political status—are foundational for achieving a world free of poverty, hunger, and systematic gender discrimination. So, in 2015, we celebrated when world leaders recognized the critical importance of land rights within Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. Member States’ ambitious written commitments, however, have not been followed by on-the-ground action.

L'Etat et les colons. La grande ruée sur les terres des Algériens, XIXe-XXe siècles

Journal Articles & Books
June, 2023
Algeria

Socle de l’Algérie française, l’appropriation coloniale des terres commence peu avant 1840, dans le sillage des troupes d’occupation. Elle prend son plein essor entre 1871 et 1914, une fois la conquête achevée [Cartes et graphique]. Indissociable du concert des nations qui empêche toute expansion en Europe, elle entend promouvoir l’exploitation directe de colons libres, à l’opposé des plantations esclavagistes d’Ancien Régime.

Cadre juridique et institutionnel

Reports & Research
December, 2022
Benin

Les Fiches « Analyse des cadres juridiques et institutionnels » du CTFD fournissent par pays, un état des lieux des dispositifs organisant le foncier et l’accès aux ressources naturelles (renouvelables ou non), et en étudient les liens avec les processus de décentralisation à l’œuvre dans les différents États. Elles proposent une analyse institutionnelle et juridique, tout en portant un regard éclairé sur les pratiques et les dynamiques politiques.

Benin -Country Forest Note

Reports & Research
August, 2024
Benin

Country Forest Notes (CFNs) are a centerpiece of the World Bank Group’s Forest Action Plan (FY16–20) and Climate Change Action Plan (2016–2020). They provide a thorough assessment of the current status of forests, the forestry sector, and the investment needs to sustainably manage this valuable renewable natural resource.

Land Tenure Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa

Journal Articles & Books
May, 2023
Africa
Ethiopia
Rwanda
Zimbabwe
Benin

This book examines the impacts of land tenure reform interventions imple-mented in Benin, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe.Since 2000, many African countries have introduced programs aimed at providing smallholder farmers with low-cost certificates for land held un-der customary tenure. Yet there are many contending views and debates on the impact of these land policies and this book reveals how tenure security, agricultural productivity, and social inclusion were affected by the interven-tions.

Doha document for peace in Darfur

Reports & Research
Sudan
Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa
The Doha Document for Peace in Darfur (DDPD) is the outcome of over two years of negotiations, dialogues, and consultations with major parties involved in the Darfur conflict, relevant stakeholders, and international partners. Finalized at the All Darfur Stakeholders Conference in 2011, it provides a comprehensive framework for the peace process in Darfur. The Government of Sudan and the Liberation and Justice Movement have committed to this agreement.

Women’s Land Rights as a Foundation for Sustainable Climate Action

May, 2024
The session underscored the critical role of women’s land rights (WLR) in achieving sustainable climate action, highlighting how secure rights to land, property, and natural resources for women underpin the objectives of the three Rio Conventions. The discussion emphasized the interconnectedness between WLR, effective climate action, land restoration, and biodiversity conservation, advocating for the stronger implementation of gender-equal land tenure rights.

Global Land Governance and Policy Forum

May, 2024
Sierra Leone
Indonesia
Colombia
Georgia
The Global Land Governance and Policy Forum brought together a diverse coalition of international stakeholders to address the pressing challenges of tenure security and land governance. This inaugural high-level event, organized at the World Bank Land Conference, aimed to amplify global efforts under the informal campaign of the ‘Global Land Agenda,’ which advocates for formal structures to support a more coordinated approach to land governance.

MNA: Taking Land Administration to the Next Level

May, 2024
Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Bahrain
The session examined advancements in land administration across the MNA region, highlighting both technological innovation and regional collaboration. In Saudi Arabia, the discussion centered on how land management is integrated into municipal development, emphasizing its role in urban planning and infrastructure enhancement. Kuwait's presentation focused on the Arab Town Organization's contributions to regional land management, showcasing cooperative efforts to support sustainable development.

How Land Administration Standards Empower People, Environment, and Economic Progress

May, 2024
Colombia
Benin
Nepal
Belize
Suriname
The session focused on the transformative potential of land administration standards in advancing social, environmental, and economic objectives. It began with a discussion of the Land Administration Domain Model (LADM) and the Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM), showcasing their importance in the global land agenda. These models aim to provide standardized frameworks that address both formal and informal land tenure systems worldwide. The session highlighted the need for a multi-stakeholder dialogue to refine these models further and ensure their relevance to diverse contexts.

Global Program on Access to Land for Climate Action and Infrastructure

May, 2024
The session introduced the World Bank's Global Program on Access to Land for Climate Action and Infrastructure, aiming to address critical challenges related to land use in the context of climate change and sustainable development. The primary objective was to announce the launch of the Global Program, spotlight commitments from donors, and present insights from the 5-year Global Program on Land and Climate Change.