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Collective Impact

Peer-reviewed publication
January, 2011
Global
advocacy
research
Large-scale social change requires broad cross-sector coordination, yet the social sector remains focused on the isolated intervention of individual organizations.
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An International Terminology for Grazing Lands and Grazing Animals

Manuals & Guidelines
March, 2011
Global
agriculture
land rights
research
In 1991, Terminology for Grazing Lands and Grazing Animals was published with the objective of ‘developing a consensus of clear definitions of terms used in the grazing of animals.’ This first effort involved primarily organizations and agencies within the USA but included representation from New Zealand and Australia. It was the intent from the beginning to expand this to a truly international effort at a later date.
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PLACING THE KENYAN LAW ON BENEFIT-SHARING WITHIN ITS PROPER SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CONTEXT: THE CASE STUDY OF TURKANA OIL RESOURCES

Reports & Research
November, 2015
Africa, Kenya
Land Conflicts
natural resources management
research
Kenya is on the road towards commercial exploitation of the Turkana oil resources. Until now, management of benefits from Kenya‟s natural resources is particularly problematic. This assertion is demonstrated by the fact that such benefits have never trickled down to the local people in a very structured way. The failure has led to calls for the putting into place of ways through which natural resource-based benefits should be shared equitably. Picking a cue from the above experiences, Parliament recently published three relevant and interrelated Bills.
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Forest Preservation Program (FPP)

Training Resources & Tools
January, 2018
Kenya
forest land
research
s outlined in Kenya’s REDD+ Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP) the Government of Kenya was in the process of developing its national strategy for participating in an evolving international mechanism for reducing GHG emissions arising from deforestation and forest degradation while conserving sustainably managing available carbon stock and where opportunities present enhancing forest carbon stocks. This process required enhanced institutional capabilities to undertake mandatory assessment of performance through regular and detailed monitoring of forest carbon stocks.
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Population and housing census of Kenya, 2009

Training Resources & Tools
January, 2009
Kenya
research
Population and housing census of Kenya, 2009
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Valuers Scale of Fees (Kenya) – Professional Valuation Fees

Training Resources & Tools
January, 2018
Kenya
research
As provided under the Scale of fees, Valuers Act

Cap. 532 of the Laws of Kenya.

THE VALUERS (FORMS & FEES)(AMENDMENT) RULES, 2011

1.Urban, Rating and Agriculture Valuation
First Kshs. 2,000,000 at 1.0 per cent
Residue at 0.25 per cent

2.Compulsory Acquisition Valuation
First Kshs. 2,000,000 at 2.0 per cent
Residue at 0.5 per cent

3. Rental Valuation

First Kshs. 400,000 p.a at 10 per cent
Residue at 5 per cent.
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FAO Policy Series: Tenure of Land, Fisheries and Forests

Videos
December, 2016
Global
Indigenous & Community Land Rights
advocacy
agriculture
fisheries
forestry
land governance
land policies
land tenure
The daily food and incomes of billions of people, particularly the rural poor, are determined by their access to land, fisheries and forests. Societies decide and regulate access to these resources through systems of tenure. Paul Munro-Faure, Deputy Director and Francesco Romano, Land Tenure Officer of the FAO Partnership, Advocacy and Capacity Development Division explain how supporting responsible governance of tenure is critical to achieving food security and allowing families to invest in sustainable production. They describe the FAO policy work, including key policy messages.
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VGGT: E-learning Centre

Training Resources & Tools
January, 2018
Global
Indigenous & Community Land Rights
land governance
land rights
land tenure
research
VGGT
About the e-learning courses

All our courses are designed for self-paced learning, and offered free of charge.
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VGGT: Training and MOOCs

Training Resources & Tools
January, 2018
Global
land governance
land rights
land use
research
VGGT
E3/Land designs and implements training activities that build the capacity of USAID, the United States Government, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders to better understand and address land tenure issues. In-person trainings can be Washington D.C.-based as well as regional, and some trainings are online, such as the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). If you have any questions about trainings and MOOCs or if you cannot locate a specific activity that you are looking for, please contact E3/Land.
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VGGT: Manual on Land Monitoring. How to establish an effective land monitoring initiative

Manuals & Guidelines
January, 2014
Global
VGGT
land governance
sustainable development
fisheries
forestry
agriculture
land rights
land tenure
tenure security
monitoring
Guide to determine if monitoring is actually a viable activity that can be undertaken by their organisation. Choosing to undertake monitoring is dependent on considerations such as evaluating the sufficiency of resources, capacity to design a sound monitoring system, and availability of political windows to effect change, amongst others.