This paper has the following main objectives: to review the actual or potential impact of land titling and cadastre programs on indigenous populations; to recommend actions that would minimize risk and ensure that land projects are tailored to the aspirations and needs of indigenous peoples; to outline a typology of indigenous landholding systems and to identify any areas requiring further research.
Search results
Showing items 1 through 9 of 6.-
Library ResourceReports & ResearchJanuary, 2014Norway
-
Library ResourceJanuary, 2014Ethiopia
This study examines the agronomic response, efficiency and profitability of fertilizer microdosing in maize. An experiment with the following treatments was conducted: control without fertilizer, microdosing treatments, with the rate of 27 + 27, 53 + 53 and 80 + 80 kg ha?1, and banding of fertilizer with 100 + 100 kg ha?1 of di ammonium phosphate (DAP) + urea, applied at planting and jointing, respectively. The treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design with four replications.
-
Library ResourceJanuary, 2014South Africa
This study sought to determine a 22-year past and future land use and land cover trend and its implication on green spaces in an eThekwini Municipal Area’s peripheral settlement. Results show a consistent pattern of decline in land use and land cover types associated with green spaces and an increase in impervious surfaces. The study is taken to confirm recent urban bio-physical transformation and anticipated increased pressure on peripheral urban green spaces in eThekwini Municipality.
-
Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksJanuary, 2014Costa Rica
For the purposes of this article, we address gender inequality as a dimension ofsocioeconomic inequality expressed in Costa Rica. Through the evaluation of a seriesof socioeconomic variables, we show that even when the country has moved forward interms of recognition of women rights, there is still much to do to achieve greater levels ofequality in the access to productive resources, socio-economic assets and employment.
-
Library ResourceJanuary, 2014Philippines
The Philippines already experiences and
will continue to face impacts from climate change. In the
decades ahead, the most serious consequences will be felt in
coastal and urban areas. Severe hardships are expected in
agriculture and fisheries, leading to negative impacts on
jobs and the economy. With these risks in mind the
Philippine Government has initiated significant climate
reforms, establishing a basis for transformation. To assess -
Library ResourceJanuary, 2014Malaysia
Following a strong performance in 2012,
Malaysia's economy hit a soft patch in the first
quarter of 2013. Economic growth has been supported by the
strong, broad-based performance of domestic consumption and
investment from public and private sources. The acceleration
of investment growth has been a key feature of the recent
growth trend. Public and private consumption has also
underpinned growth. Accommodative fiscal and monetary
Land Library Search
Through our robust search engine, you can search for any item of the over 64,800 highly curated resources in the Land Library.
If you would like to find an overview of what is possible, feel free to peruse the Search Guide.