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Agricultural Policy and Strategic Framework, June 2017.

National Policies
Mayo, 2017
Timor-Leste

This revised agricultural policy and strategic framework provides a coherent policy framework to address the key challenges in Timor-Leste. The Government recognizes that there is no simple "solution by technology". The Government will therefore re-orient agricultural and rural development policies that will redefine incentives and reduce barriers to food and agricultural systems transformation. Particular attention will be given to supporting small-scale, low-income farmers in strengthening their capacity to manage risks and adopt effective strategies to adapt to climate change.

PREPARATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COUNTY SPATIAL PLANS

Manuals & Guidelines
Enero, 2017
Kenya

The Constitution of Kenya 2010 apportions responsibility of planning to both National and County governments. The County Government Act, 2012 obligates county governments to prepare and implement County Integrated Development Plans (CIDP). The CIDPs are, according to the act, five year plans that will form the basis of annual budgetary allocation by the county governments.

How Do Differences in Land Ownership Types in China Affect Land Development? A Case from Beijing

Peer-reviewed publication
Enero, 2017
China

China has a unique land use system in which there are two types of land ownership, namely, state-owned urban land and farmer collective-owned rural land. Despite strict restrictions on the use rights of farmer collective-owned land, rural land is, in fact, developed along two pathways: it is formally acquired by the state and transferred into state ownership, or it is informally developed while remaining in collective ownership.

Timber Resource Management and Legality Licensing Regulations, 2017 (LI 2254).

Regulations
Diciembre, 2016
Ghana

These Regulations reform the law in Ghana with respect to the granting of timber rights and related matters. They (a) regulate the identification of land suitable for the grant of timber rights, (b) regulate the terms and conditions for small and large scale timber rights, (c) regulate other sources of timber, and (d) provide for a legality licensing scheme.The Forestry Commission shall identify lands suitable for grant of large scale timber utilisation contracts. The Regulations set out the procedures for the identification of lands (including owner consent).

Urban Land Use Planning Monitoring And Oversight Guidelines

Manuals & Guidelines
Noviembre, 2016
Kenya

Cities and Urban Areas play a crucial role as engines of development as well as centers of connectivity, creativity, innovation, and as service hubs for the surrounding areas. Kenya has experienced unprecedented urban growth. At independence the urban population was about 8%. This had grown to be about 40% by 2015. It is projected that by year 2030 at least half of the Kenyan population will be urbanized. The rapid rate of urbanization exerts increased pressure on authorities to meet the needs of growing urban populations.

Geografia, gênero e contra-espaço: mulheres no assentamento Serra Dourada – Goiás/GO - Brasil

Reports & Research
Noviembre, 2016
Brasil

A Geografia é uma ciência que estuda o espaço (re)produzido a partir das relações sociais - dentre as quais as de gênero - estabelecidas no âmbito do trabalho social e conduzidas pelas demandas hegemônicas do capital. A concentração fundiária do município de Goiás/GO é um reflexo dessas demandas, representando a espacialização do capitalismo no Brasil e evidenciando as desigualdades inerentes desse sistema, por exemplo, ao impedir que parcela de camponesas e camponeses tivessem a possibilidade de se (re)produzirem social, cultural e economicamente, a partir do acesso a terra.

Geografia, gênero e contra-espaço: mulheres no assentamento Serra Dourada – Goiás/GO - Brasil

Reports & Research
Noviembre, 2016
Brasil

A Geografia é uma ciência que estuda o espaço (re)produzido a partir das relações sociais - dentre as quais as de gênero - estabelecidas no âmbito do trabalho social e conduzidas pelas demandas hegemônicas do capital. A concentração fundiária do município de Goiás/GO é um reflexo dessas demandas, representando a espacialização do capitalismo no Brasil e evidenciando as desigualdades inerentes desse sistema, por exemplo, ao impedir que parcela de camponesas e camponeses tivessem a possibilidade de se (re)produzirem social, cultural e economicamente, a partir do acesso a terra.

State Ownership of Land in Uzbekistan – an Impediment to Further Agricultural growth?

Peer-reviewed publication
Noviembre, 2016
Uzbekistan

The present paper aims to demonstrate how the state land ownership affects development of agricultural sector in Uzbekistan, and what are its strengths and weaknesses. It highlights the importance of secure land right regardless of ownership. Land in Uzbekistan is state-owned; the exclusive state ownership of land was first incorporated in the 1992 Constitution. The official rationale was to ensure food security and social stability; another concern was the state-run irrigation system, operation of which would be hampered in the event of land privatization.

Arrêté interministériel du 18 Dhou El Hidja 1437 correspondant au 20 septembre 2016 fixant les modalités de conversion du droit de jouissance perpétuelle ou du droit de concession en droit de location des terres wakfs destinées à l'agriculture restitué...

Regulations
Septiembre, 2016
Argelia

Le présent arrêté fixe les modalités de conversion du droit de jouissance perpétuelle ou du droit de concession en droit de location des terres wakfs destinées à l’agriculture détenues par l’Etat, en application des dispositions de l’article 29 du décret exécutif n° 14-70 du 10 Rabie Ethani 1435 correspondant au 10 février 2014 fixant les conditions et modalités de location des terres wakfs destinées à l’agriculture.

Inclusive Land Governance in Mozambique: Good Law, Bad Politics?

Reports & Research
Agosto, 2016
Mozambique
África

Analyses inclusive land governance in Mozambique. Focuses on the country’s legal framework and the DUAT, the right to use and benefit from the land. The DUAT is a distinctive element of the Mozambican legislation that has land as the property of the state but recognises land use rights for occupants and users on the basis of a unitary system of tenure. The challenges of putting in practice what is thought to be one of Africa’s most progressive legal frameworks are discussed.