This study analyses and compares national legislation on wildlife management in twelve countries in Asia and Oceania, with the aim of identifying strengths and weaknesses of legal frameworks in the promotion of sustainable wildlife management and in allowing disadvantaged people, particularly…

This report describes the application of MASSMUS in Kirindi Oya Irrigation and Settlement Project (KOISP) Sri Lanka.

The National Medium-Term Priority Framework (NMTPF) 2011-2015 builds on the experience acquired with NMTPF 20006-2010, which dealt with FAO assistance in a comprehensive way. Its overall goal is to pursue the development of sustainable agriculture, fisheries and forestry as a contribution to the…

A quarterly news bulletin dedicated to the exchange of information relating to wildlife and national resources management for the Asia-Pacific region.

Increasing women’s access to land is crucial to fight hunger and poverty. However, gender disparities in land access remain significant in most countries, regardless of their level of development. A new FAO database helps to understand the factors that prevent women from accessing land; and to…

The Journal of Lao Studies, Volume 1, Issue 1, pages 1-47. "In this paper I do not argue against farmer livelihood strategies that include either rubber-based or off-farm opportunities. However, the large-scale rubber plantations in Laos are clearly having a massive and rapid impact on…

The CPWF Project PN67 “Improving Mekong Water Allocation” was a key, collaborative
activity of the Mekong Program on Water, Environment and Resilience (M-POWER). The
goal of contributing to water allocation policy and practice which results in a more
optimal and equitable use…

Malee's views on the importance of protecting the land.
 

Amnote expresses the importance of protecting the land for future generations.

Amleuam talks about his rights with the land.
 

Amlee talks about their peaceful neighbors.
 

Nalee's views on the understanding of their land rights.