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Innovative Land Administration Approaches for Sustainable Development: Belarusian Success Factors

Reports & Research
July, 2016
Belarus, Brazil, Central African Republic, Norway, United States of America
development
land
land administration
sustainable development
Belarus has preserved its third position in Registering Property in the World Bank’s Doing Business 2014 report. Constant improvement of property registration procedures has allowed Belarus to achieve that. The Registering Property indicator takes into account three factors: the number of procedures required to transfer rights to property, the time spent on completing all the necessary procedures and the cost of procedures. From ”The Earth Summit“ in Brazil 1992 sustainable development recognized by almost all societies as one of the major global goals.
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GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING AND STRENGTHENING THE USE OF CRITERIA AND INDICATORS FOR SUSTAINABLE FOREST AND RANGELANDS MANAGEMENT IN THE NEAR EAST AND NORTH AFRICA REGION

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2016
Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Canada, Tunisia, Sudan
Land, Climate Change & Environment
Rangelands, Drylands & Pastoralism
Forest Tenure
forestry
sustainable land management
forest land
rangelands
sustainable development
The aim of the practical guidelines presented in this document is to support the adoption and usability of the criteria and indicators (C&I) for Sustainable Management of Forests and Rangelands (SFRM) adopted by the 22nd Session of the Near East Forestry and Range Commission (NEFRC). The guidelines are based on the review of existing literature and on consultations with national experts and relevant institutions in Morocco, Sudan and Tunisia regarding challenges identified in the use of the prop osed C&I for SFRM.
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Agricultural policies, trade and sustainable development in Egypt

Institutional & promotional materials
December, 2016
Rwanda, Egypt, Morocco, Denmark, Switzerland, United States of America, Kenya, South Africa, Yemen, Turkey, Spain, Burundi, China, Tanzania, Norway, Netherlands, Russia, Sudan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
land policies
sustainable development
This study analyses Egypt’s agricultural sector and its performance over time, identifies constraints to increasing production and exports, and examines the key role of trade in inclusive agriculture development. After a review of current trends in the agricultural sector and trade policies, the study elaborates on the main pillars of Egypt’s current agricultural development strategy and the factors inhibiting growth of agricultural production and trade.
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Leasehold as a Vehicle for Economic Development

November, 2016
Namibia
development
land
land reform
leases
sustainable development
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SYNTHESIS REPORT – GENDER & COLLECTIVELY HELD LAND

Reports & Research
December, 2016
Namibia, Ghana, Peru, Kyrgyzstan, China, Global
Indigenous & Community Land Rights
Land & Gender
gender equity in access to land
land reform
land rights
land tenure
land use
sustainable development
women
GOOD PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED FROM SIX GLOBAL CASE STUDIES
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Linking land governance and food security in Africa. Outcomes from Uganda, Ghana & Ethiopia

Reports & Research
August, 2016
Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Africa
Land & Food Security
food security
sustainable development
land-use planning
land governance
land administration
land
land use
Equitable access to land is vital for inclusive economic growth, sustainable development and food security. Much is known about the topics of land governance and food security, but it is not always clear how the two relate to each other, especially in specific country contexts. Brings together findings and outcomes from Uganda, Ghana and Ethiopia to provide policy recommendations for improved land governance and food security in Africa.
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Unmasking Land Grabbing in Ghana; Restoring Livelihoods; Paving Way for Sustainable Development Goals

Reports & Research
August, 2016
Ghana, Africa
land administration
land
land grabbing
sustainable development
Contains background to land administration in Ghana; Laudato Si and land grabbing – the Ghanaian context; unmasking land grab – case studies; empowering communities to address land grabbing in Africa – lessons from Ghana; policy considerations and recommendations.
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RISD’s intervention in pro-poor land policy implementation in Rwanda

Reports & Research
September, 2016
Rwanda, Africa
Land & Gender
land policies
land
sustainable development
advocacy
land rights
women
Impact of an intervention by the Rwanda Initiative for Sustainable Development (RISD) in contributing to the implementation of pro-poor and equitable land policies. Through evidence-based awareness raising efforts, dialogue, advocacy and networking, RISD was able to influence policy implementation and promote the land rights of poor and vulnerable groups, including women.
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Investing in Africa’s Agriculture

Solidifying Foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Development

Reports & Research
Policy Papers & Briefs
December, 2016
China, Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
agriculture
sustainable development
land reform
Agriculture has been essentially the backbone of economic growth for centuries. The sector has provided employment for the majority of the world population for generations, and has served as a powerful force in transforming of economies towards an industry- and service- based. In many countries, through both productivity increases and farm land expansion, agriculture contributed to the transformation by releasing labor force for the other parts of the economy, providing food security, keeping wage down by providing low cost food, and generating foreign exchange.
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Republic of Mozambique

Systematic Country Diagnostic

Reports & Research
Training Resources & Tools
June, 2016
Mozambique, Africa
Land, Climate Change & Environment
Forest Tenure
property rights
sustainable development
forestry
land use
climate change
deforestation
property
transaction costs
environment
fisheries
land
This Systematic Country Diagnostic (SCD) is designed to assess the key constraints and opportunities facing Mozambique as it strives to sustain robust growth and macroeconomic stability while accelerating poverty reduction and promoting greater economic inclusiveness. The SCD is organized into six chapters. Chapter two describes the evolution of poverty and inequality, explores their regional and demographic dimensions, and identifies strategies for accelerating poverty reduction.