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Community forestry development research in South East Asia : findings of a synthesis study of IDRC supported projects in Cambodia, NE India, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines and Vietnam

Institutional & promotional materials
December, 2010
Indonesia, India, Cambodia, Nepal, Philippines, Vietnam
Forest Tenure
Indigenous & Community Land Rights
Land, Climate Change & Environment
community forestry
natural resources
poverty
Ten IDRC-supported community forestry projects in six countries were selected for this synthesis study. A sizable part of the rural population in these countries are designated as ‘encroachers’ or ‘trespassers’ in the ‘forest.’ Many of these forest users claim long standing customary rights to the area, some of which are formally recognized in state law, but seldom in practice.
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Approaches to rural poverty alleviation in developing Asia: role of water resources

January, 2008
Bangladesh, Vietnam, China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Eastern Asia, Oceania, Southern Asia
Land, Climate Change & Environment
environment
land
poverty
Focusing on water resources and irrigation, this paper documents a talk by Michael Lipton exploring approaches to poverty alleviation in developing Asia. The talk discusses the findings of a recent paper ‘Pro-poor intervention strategies in irrigated agriculture in Asia: poverty in irrigated agriculture - realities, issues, and options with guidelines’. It looks at a number of topical issues such as irrigation in relation to access and global poverty, irrigation corruption, and sustainability.
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Poverty and forests: multi-country analysis of spatial association and proposed policy solutions

Journal Articles & Books
December, 2007
Brazil, Honduras, Malawi, Mozambique, Indonesia, Uganda, Vietnam
Forest Tenure
forestry
forest law
community forestry
poverty
forest management plans
natural resources management
land ownership
This paper examines poverty and deforestation in developing countries as linked problems and focuses on policies that can favour poverty alleviation in forested regions. The paper encompasses two elements: analysis of the spatial coincidence between poverty and forests, and proposed policy options for reducing poverty in forested areas.
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Poverty and forests: multi-country analysis of spatial association and proposed policy solutions

Policy Papers & Briefs
December, 2007
Brazil, Honduras, Malawi, Mozambique, Indonesia, Uganda, Vietnam
Forest Tenure
forestry
forest law
community forestry
poverty
forest management plans
natural resources management
land ownership
This paper examines poverty and deforestation in developing countries as linked problems and focuses on policies that can favour poverty alleviation in forested regions. The paper encompasses two elements: analysis of the spatial coincidence between poverty and forests, and proposed policy options for reducing poverty in forested areas.
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FOOD INSECURITY AND VULNERABILITY IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: WORLD FOOD SUMMIT FOLLOW-UP

Reports & Research
December, 2000
Timor-Leste, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Samoa, China, Indonesia, Iran, Republic of Korea, Uruguay, Thailand, Nepal, Laos, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Vietnam
water management
poverty
natural disasters
Meeting symbol/code: APRC 00 3
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Rural Poverty and Natural Resources: Improving Access and Sustainable Management

Reports & Research
December, 2009
Egypt, Bangladesh, Zambia, Chile, Samoa, Peru, Indonesia, Bolivia, China, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Malawi, Panama, Kenya, South Africa, Nicaragua, Vietnam, Madagascar, Italy, Cambodia, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Oceania, Asia, Africa, Americas
natural resources management
land rights
poverty
This paper was prepared as a Background Paper for Chapter 2 of the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s 2009 Rural Poverty Report. It begins by providing an overview discussion of the diversity of natural resources in developing countries, and rights of access, tenure and governance relevant to the rural poor, who are disproportionately dependent on natural resources.
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Farmers’ Regional Trade Agenda: Farmers’ Collective Voice on Trade in the ASEAN Region

Reports & Research
October, 2009
Asia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
agriculture
farmers
farming systems
land governance
land law
land policies
poverty
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been trying hard to go into free trade agreements (FTAs) with different countries. It believes that this will increase trade and help members sell their export products to more markets in other countries. It also wants to make ASEAN the world's center of agricultural production. But in opening up markets and increasing trade, more imported goods from other countries can also come in.
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Better land access for the rural poor: lessons from experience and challenges ahead

Reports & Research
December, 2006
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Brunei Darussalam, Christmas Island, Timor-Leste, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Indigenous & Community Land Rights
common lands
land
poverty
"This study highlights lessons from recent policy, law and practice to improve and secure access to rural land for poorer groups. It focuses on Africa, Latin America and Asia, while also referring to experience from Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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Landowners or laborers: What choice will developing countries make?

Reports & Research
December, 2013
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Land, Climate Change & Environment
development
land
poverty
During 2012, a key choice facing developing countries revealed itself ever more starkly. Would they choose a development path built on inclusiveness, respect for the rights of their citizens, and the rule of law? Or would they seek a short-cut to development and opt to hand over community land and natural resources to international investors and national elites? Would they turn their rural citizens from landowners into landless laborers?