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30 Agosto 2017
The current scenario of global land scarcity is only expected to become bleaker given the increase of urbanization rates across the world accompanied by an increase in the demand for agricultural produce. This is expected to cause a multiplicative increase in the complexities associated with land…
29 Agosto 2017
The Cadasta Foundation has developed a global platform to help marginalized communities and individuals document their rights and interests in land, property, and resources. We are seeking a Product Owner to connect our partner needs to our platform development as we implement technology-based…
29 Agosto 2017
The sixth meeting of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs), will be held from 11 to 14 November 2017 in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting will be hosted by The Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (DERASAT).…
29 Agosto 2017
Contacto: Neil Sorensen, neil.sorensen@landportal.info
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La Fundación Land Portal, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s Thematic Network on Good Governance of Extractive and Land Resource y Global Land Tool Network (GLTN) serán los…
29 Agosto 2017
Last month, the South African Independent Electoral Commission announced in frustration that it needs USD 22.9 million to collect addresses ahead of a court-mandated deadline, a problem compounded by the fact that most townships don’t have well-marked street names.
Elsewhere, this problem is even…
22 Agosto 2017
When looking to buy a home or other property in the U.S., location is typically at the top of the list—many buyers value properties with access to amenities like schools, parks, and an easy commute. But is that value shared by home buyers in developing countries? University of Illinois economist…
20 Agosto 2017
Global population is projected for a rise from the present tally of about 7.1 billion to over 9 billion around 2050. This translates into an annual demand of over one billion extra tonnes of extra cereals and 200 million tonnes of livestock products, which means more aggressive agricultural…
16 Agosto 2017
Among the many threats associated with climate change, deteriorating global security may be the most frightening of all.
With India experiencing its worst drought in 140 years, Indian farmers have taken to the streets. At a protest in Madhya Pradesh this summer, police opened fire on farmers…
16 Agosto 2017
Date: 14 juillet 2017
Source: Agence Ecofin
Selon un rapport récemment publié par l’organisation de défense des droits de l’homme Global Witness, l’année 2016 a été la plus sanglante pour les activistes du foncier.
En effet, dans le monde, en moyenne quatre personnes ont été assassinées…
8 Agosto 2017
It is high time to recognize and strengthen indigenous peoples’ own forms of governance and representation, the U.N. experts stressed.
Human rights advocates and specialist bodies at the United Nations have demanded an end to the discrimination, exclusion and lack of protections for…
7 Agosto 2017
Application Closing Date - 13 Aug 2017
Job Start Date - 01 Sep, 2017
Duration - 1st September 2017 to 17th December 2017
Location - remote, attend workshop in Berlin
BACKGROUND
Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption.…
7 Agosto 2017
ROME, Aug 7 2017 (IPS) - Until a decade or so ago, experts and world organisations measured the impact of natural and man-made disasters in terms of human losses. For instance, they would inform about the number –and suffering—of human beings falling victims of extraordinary floods, droughts, heat…