Mining and the illicit trade in minerals have long been the source of social and environmental upheaval in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and coltan, a mineral essential to modern electronics, has become a particular focus of criminal networks. This study reveals a network of organised crime involved in the production and supply chain of coltan, and its connections to
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchJanuary, 2022Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Library ResourceManuals & GuidelinesOctober, 2015Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea
This guide presents the 'Mapping for Rights' approach, which combines participatory mapping techniques, facilitation and hands-on support with the application of relevant and available technology. This combination of tools, guidance and equipment enables communities to identify advocacy goals that their maps could support. The maps are designed to provide a snapshot of the communities’ reality, including information on their history and socio- economic situation and demonstrate occupation and use of specific areas by communities.
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchJanuary, 2021Kenya, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire
Achieving tenure security, land and property rights in informal urban settlements remains one of the most persistent, intractable development challenges today. The Secure Tenure in African Cities: Micro Funds for Community Innovation initiative launched by Cities Alliance aimed to address this challenge.
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WRM Bulletin 254 – Jan/Feb 2021
Policy Papers & BriefsJanuary, 2021Mozambique, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria, Brazil, Ecuador, Venezuela, Indonesia, Malaysia, ThailandThe articles in this Bulletin are written by the following organizations and individuals: National Coordinator for the Defense of the Mangrove Ecosystem (C-CONDEM), Ecuador; Yayasan Pusaka Bentala Rakya (Bentala Raya Heritage Foundation), Indonesia; Venezuelan Observatory of Political Ecology and members of the WRM international secretariat in close collaboration with several allies who are part of grassroots groups in different countries.
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Library ResourceAgreements & ContractsJanuary, 2015Democratic Republic of the Congo
This is a Land Lease Agreement posted on OpenLandContracts.org. It lists Oil palm or palm oils as the primary resource(s)
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 2015Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Gabon, Middle Africa
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Library ResourcePolicy Papers & BriefsDecember, 2014Democratic Republic of the Congo, Middle Africa
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2011Gabon, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Since 2000 and the implementation of China’s ‘going abroad’ policy, mainland Chinese state-owned and private companies have significantly increased their interests in the resources and investment opportunities of the Congo Basin, bringing new opportunities as well as potential social and environmental costs. This report is a synthesis of some main findings of preliminary scoping studies conducted by CIFOR and partners in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo and Gabon.
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Library ResourceJournal Articles & BooksDecember, 2015Democratic Republic of the Congo, Middle Africa
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Library ResourceReports & ResearchDecember, 2015Democratic Republic of the Congo, Middle Africa
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