Overcoming Land Disputes by Fostering Relationships in Communities: Experiences from Zambia’s Systematic Land Titling Program

Written by Dimuna Phiri and Kamiji Malasha

Unresolved disputes and disorder, can be addressed through the judicial system. However, the process is expensive, slow, unscalable, and does not focus on reconciling individuals, families and communities. Through the lens of beneficiaries, this article reveals the importance of alternative dispute resolution in land reforms, particularly adjudication committees.

Por: Fernanda Paixão

Una encuesta realizada en cinco países de América Latina revela que un cuarto de las mujeres que trabajan la tierra tienen derechos sobre esas parcelas. Las mujeres son responsables del 50 por ciento de la fuerza laboral formal de producción de alimentos en el mundo, pero son quienes menos derechos tienen sobre los territorios donde producen.

It's time to ditch the jargon and tell stories about property rights that create the impact needed for change

In a world bombarded with information, stories are everything. Strong storylines can inspire movements and shift attitudes. The “99 percent” story sparked a global conversation about income inequality, and fueled the Occupy Wall Street movement.